I N T E N T I O N
come gently as you are, in community, in body, in earth, to witness, films works of somatic expression, story, memory, lineage, ego, pain, joy \ visual portals of memory
view these works from the body, from all the senses. what questions arise? what sensations arise? new? familiar? ancient? not yours?
this is a communal space to listen, to share, and to receive.
P R O G R A M
+ LAND \ BODY honoring led by Kendra Adler
+ on-site film creation led by Heather Seybolt
SCREENING: Reality Fragment 160921
by Jas Lin 林思穎 + April Lin 林森
SCREENING: Princess
by Jason Vu + B Gosse
SCREENING: Story Of The Stone
by Kendra Adler + Phoenix
+ ELEMENTAL MOVEMENT INTERMISSION led by Joyeur
SCREENING: WHAT U WANNA DO
by Jas Lin 林思穎
SCREENING: Delicate Spells Of Mind
by Lucy McRae + Jasmine Albuquerque
SCREENING REVEAL: a film movement of bodies in time : portrait of this moment by Heather Seybolt + Community
+ COMMUNITY CIRCLE \ CLOSE led by community
W O R K S |
A R T I S T B I O S |
@andrewthomashuang
jas lin 林思穎 (they/them) is a multi-disciplinary choreographer, performance artist, and movement facilitator born and based in Los Angeles on unceded Gabrieliño-Tongva land. lin stages exorcisms and tantrums for purging choreographies of the learned body and shutting down internal and external surveillance cameras that suggest there is a Proper way to move through the world. their choreographies, films, workshops, and lectures have been shared around the world, including at the MAK Center for Art & Architecture, Danshallerne Copenhagen, the V&A Museum, Mitski’s Laurel Hell Tour, NOWNESS Asia, SXSW, MOCA Los Angeles, Power Station of Art Shanghai, REDCAT Los Angeles, and Kassel Dokfest. jas believes movement to be a manifestation and actualization of potentiality– that together, we can dance the possible into being.
Jason Vu (he/them) is a non-binary, Vietnamese-American movement artist and mind-body wellness practitioner based in New York City. They believe in the body as a portal to possibility, healing, and liberation. Using contemporary dance techniques, trauma-informed bodyfulness/mindfulness, and meditative practices, Jason is committed to creating queer affirming and anti-racist dance works that shift the systems and cultural landscapes of oppression. He strives to celebrate, uplift, and empower QTBIPOC folk, as he believes their bodily narratives are the heart and key to empathic action and transformative justice.
B Gosse (she/they) is a transfemme, nonbinary art director, designer, and movement artist based in LA. They examine the intersection between performance, technology, and filmmaking– generating new ideas and conversations around queer identity. Their work centers on fostering community and creating intentional space for expression and healing, while directly opposing the policing and scrutiny of trans people. They currently focus on creating experimental movement work, while also working in creative development and concept design for advertising and documentary projects.
Lucy McRae is a visiting professor at architecture school SCI_Arc, is a World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader and TED Fellow. World acclaimed science fiction artist and body architect, Lucy considers how human biology might be augmented by a mixture of physical design, modification of genes and emotions –– technology transforming the body and ethics.
Jasmine Albuquerque (she/her) is a choreographer, dancer and teacher based in Los Angeles. She is co-founder of WIFE and has performed with companies such as Hysterica, Blue13 Bollywood, Collage Dance Theater and Ryan Heffington’s Fingered. Other performances include Soft Sex, Istanbul Light Festival, TEDx SoCal, KTCHN, We Are The World, Frequency Festival UK, Jane’s Addiction and Hecuba at venues including the Hammer Museum, Zebulon, the El Rey, the Wiltern, MOCA, The Ford, The Orpheum and LACMA. Jasmine has choreographed music videos for Katy Perry, St. Vincent, Sylvan Esso, Devendra Banhart, Ry X, Monica Dogra, done movement direction for Beyonce, Rihanna and JLO and danced in videos for Little Nas X, Miguel, The Weekend, Beck, Laura Marling, Rodrigo Amarante, Lawrence Rothman, Verve Records, Fitz and The Tantrums, MIKA and Morcheeba. She has a degree in History from UCLA and trained in contemporary dance at The Edge Performing Arts Center and in Budapest, Hungary.
Kendra Adler (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and somatic movement facilitator - using movement to investigate the connection between nature and the human body. Her improvisational movement is the physical conversation between the element and herself. Guiding her to discover the complexities of external and internal space. Through photography, film, ritual performance, movement, and land art - she explores the subconscious, texture, tones, and the subtle sensations that arise within nature and human nature. Her work invites a remembrance of our connection to self and earth on a cellular level. An inquiry of the in-between, liminal places where these two facets dialogue with one another in various forms. An ongoing practice of listening, awakening and destroying. This is her first short film and hopes to continue creating visual work that embody the messages of the Earth. She is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Phoenix (she/her) is a multi disciplinary artist with a focus on visual art and soundscapes. The language of color, the form of the body, and the vibrations of sound can be absorbed as a channel for experiencing and witnessing different shades of emotion to transform and move through.
Heather Seybolt is trained in literature, dance, film, sound, performance and cultural studies at Duke (BA) and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (MFA) Heather Seybolt likes to see tiny bits and pieces come together to make stories and meaning. Heather helps people discover and document their process. Heather has lead workshops and taught through UCLA, LACHSA, SAIC, LAUSD, GUSD and Pieter performance space. Heather shoots and sequences moving images and frames for herself, dancers, painters, filmmakers, musicians, artists and institutions. Heather is.
JOYEUR (she/her) is the musical moniker of LA-bred vocalist & songwriter Joelle Corey (aka Jo). With the help of longtime production collaborator Anna Feller, she makes deviant, beat-driven, feminist expression of alternative R&B & pop with songs that arouse movement and feeling as melodies belt through primitive bass-lines, buzzing synthesizers, and effortless hooks.
Their songs have been been featured on BBC Radio & KCRW among others, as well as on TV & film by Comedy Central, Prime Video, The CW, Apple, MTV, Kia Soul, World Surf League, Sephora, and more.
N O T E S F O R A R R I V A L |
Our venue is in a beautiful park with no seating other than on the earth! With that being said - please make sure you bring all the materials that will allow you to feel held during your time with us.
Here is a suggested list of things to consider and/or bring:
+ blanket, towel, sheet, chair - something to lay out
+ reusable water bottle
+ mug/cup for hot tea
+ wear layers - the evening will get to around 50 degrees
We are providing a warm herbal tea along with locally grown popcorn during the evening. There will also be a water station to refill your water bottles. We want to be gentle stewards of the land and will not be providing cups. Please make sure you bring your own to enjoy the treats!
S U P P O R T A N G E L S |
Hal (she/they) is a culinary and social practice artist, DJ, and researcher whose work is both connected and driven by a practice of care. They’re currently involved with work at the Solidarity Research Center and can be found sharing music and food across LA through their project, Lovening Agent.
Hal is supporting our evening with wildcrafted herbal drinks + imaginative popcorn!
Hop has been supporting our evening with marketing/promotional coordination/community engagement & energetic support to curator, Kendra Adler.
They will also be offering their gift of photography on-site - capturing our time together.
T I E R R A D E L A C U L E B R A P A R K |
La Tierra de la Culebra is an art park in Highland Park, Los Angeles. It's programming and stewardship is a project of La Culebra Action League. They build community through arts, sciences and educational programming at La Tierra de la Culebra Park. Through partnerships and inclusivity, they work to cultivate the greatest potential of the park and community resources, maintaining a fascinating, public and accessible destination. Enjoy the arroyo landscape, come to an event, and get involved! Follow them on Instagram for more announcements.
L A N D A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T |
We acknowledge the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands).
We pay our respects to the elemental ones, elders & ancestors
Image by Peter Bennett