RHYTHMS AND RECONNECTION - sound guided intuitive painting workshop

RHYTHMS AND RECONNECTION is designed as a 2-hour primer for introducing sound as a vehicle to expand one’s capacity for one's artistic expression. [facilitator] will lead the workshop participants into an energetically rhythmic and harmonious environment to find stillness and connect with the present through the senses. Using an assortment of rhythm and percussion instruments - singing bowls, gongs, sound bowls, cowbells, and djembe accompanied by vocal affirmations, VILLAGER will create soundscapes that encourage participants to rediscover themselves through intuitive creative expression.

RYTHMS AND RECONNECTION is a journey to re-discovering harmony with one's spirit self through frequency and resonance. The workshop aims to create a safe space for the deep activation of our inner imagery by harnessing the therapeutic power of expressive painting and the healing vibrations of sound and rhythm. This workshop is a practice of mindfulness and meditation- allowing you to access your emotions, express and channel them through art-making, and transform them into healing emotions in a communal setting.

RYTHMS AND RECONNECTION is designed for everyone18+ and up regardless of experience in art making- This is a safe space to explore our inner creative worlds guided by sound. Participants will be provided with all materials needed and small refreshments will be served. No experience is necessary. VILLAGER will guide you through a journey of connecting with your soul’s wisdom to intuitively paint from this meditative space. Participants will leave with a piece of artwork that reflects their experience and serves as a testament to their innate creativity and connection to their spirit self.

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Health and Wellness Sensitivity Disclaimer:

It's important to note that while sound and vibration can offer therapeutic benefits, they are not intended as a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you're considering using sound or vibrational therapies for specific health concerns, it's recommended to consult with qualified practitioners or healthcare professionals experienced in these modalities.

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Facilitator Bio

(b. Abdul Rasheed Adekunle Esuwapelumi Adaranijo in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Baltimore-based transdisciplinary artist and Cultural Producer whose work exists to scrutinize, deconstruct, and redefine what it means to be a “Contemporary African." Migrating from Lagos, Nigeria to the USA in 2013, VILLAGER's creative approach is an anthropological and research-oriented practice, transforming cultural energy saturated in both the material and the metaphysical through varied mediums such as paintings, sculptures, cyanotype prints, photographs, installations, audio-visual media, performance art, and cultural facilitation. 

VILLAGER is formally trained as a Water Microbiologist and Environmental Researcher, receiving a B.S. in Environmental Chemistry at Towson University in 2020. VILLAGER has also been selected in group exhibitions, Sou(l): Mostra de Arte Afro-Diaspórica, Artspace Vigidal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BLAQ SHEEP, Superchief Gallery LA, Los Angeles, CA, AFROFUTURISM: 100 years after the Harlem Renaissance, Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ, Holiday on Holliday: Baltimore’s Mosaic of Holiday Hope & Harmony, Baltimore City Hall, Baltimore, MD, B24 Artscape Exhibition, Riggs Gallery & Leidy Gallery (MICA), Baltimore, MD, to name a few. VILLAGER has also been commissioned for performances at THE ROUSE COMPANY FOUNDATION GALLERY, Creative Alliance, and Maryland Art Place. VILLAGER is also a 2024 recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Grants for Artists, and the Free Fall Baltimore Grant.

VILLAGER currently lives and works in Baltimore, MD 

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