The Nature of Us – TRAction (Kevin Jesuino) Choir Registration
THE NATURE OF US
Created by Artio Choir & TRAction
Under the direction of Kevin Jesuino. (TRAction), Cassette Bessette (Artio Choir)
Drummer & vocalist, Chantal Changnon, (Métis, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewen),
Support by: Dave Spirit Wolf Bodaly, Snuneymuxw, and vocalists from Nanaimo’s LGBTQIA2S+ community
The Nature Of Us is an immersive sound installation that combines soundscapes, monologues, and choral music to foster a deep empathic connection with the natural world. This unique work invites audiences to listen beyond human-centric perspectives. With this invitation, it encourages us to engage with the more than human elements we coexist with – such as birds, trees, and the wind.
Set in Bowen Park, the installation blends the pre-recorded voices of a choir with the ambient sounds of nature. By weaving together these elements, the piece creates an acoustic portal for listeners to expand their awareness, building a kind of ‘living archive’ of the areas unique plant life. The Nature of Us offers a reflective and emotional journey into the interdependence of all living things. Jesuinos project builds toward a living archive of the areas unique plant life.
By partnering with a local queer choir of six individuals the project enriches the soundscape with authentic local voices and fosters a deep, community-rooted connection to the environment, actively celebrating the region’s cultural contributions.
Choir Dates:
April 19: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM – Residency (with provided lunch 1.5 hr), Bowen Park Shelter (at Mill Street)
April 20: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – 30 min recording slots – 1 per participant
Project Activation at Bowen Park:
Saturday June 6th: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Event Status - Confirmed