Centered around an artist talk, Q & A, and open discussion with composer/performer Toni-Leah C. Yake, this event is part of The Only Animal’s Slow Socials, an ongoing series of gatherings that invite communities to connect through relaxed textile creation, environmental sound/music, and conversation, and Music on Main’s Around Sound, a long running series that features artist dialogues in an open, casual atmosphere. This event also features a sound installation by Toni-Leah, commissioned as part of TOA’s AWSS (Autumn-Winter-Spring-Summer).
Hosted in a textile installation by Barbara Adler, Slow Socials: Around Sound explore how slow practice can sensitize relationships between people and place and set the stage for joyful climate futures. As you listen, The Only Animal will teach you how to create simple rope, aka ‘cordage’, from fibres you can find close to home, including fabric scraps, garden waste and leftovers from your hibernating craft projects. Materials and a beginner’s lesson will be provided.
About Toni-Leah C. Yake
Toni-Leah C. Yake (European; Kanien’kehá:ka, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Turtle Clan) is a composer-performer and media artist residing on xwməθkwəy̓ əm, Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ territories. Her artistic practices are influenced by the research of kanyen’keha (Mohawk language), the interplay between conscious and unconscious realms, symbolism, and experiences of sound that generate mnemonic experiences, relationships with unseen dimensions, and connections to archaic human memories.
About The Only Animal (TOA)
TOA is an interdisciplinary arts company whose mission is to bring art and artists to the heart of the climate crisis. Their current projects explore how slow practice can sensitize relationships between people and place and set the stage for joyful climate futures.
Images by Toni-Leah C. Yake (video stills)
Accessibility
The Post at 750 (located at 750 Hamilton Street) is not at street level. From the street there are 10 standard height steps, approximately 20 feet of flat surface, and 26 lower-than-standard-height steps. There are handrails beside all the staircases.
Elevator access to The Post at 750 is through the CBC at 700 Hamilton Street. Take the elevator to “UL” (Security Desk). Go up the ramp towards the security desk and go outside through the doors on the right. The entrance to 750 Hamilton Street is about 100 meters to your left. Buzz #110 on the intercom. There is an accessible-activated button to the left of the door.
Please note: Anyone requiring elevator access must let Music on Main know by calling (604) 879-9888 or emailing [email protected].
For more information about accessibility at The Post at 750, please click here or head to https://thepostat750.ca/accessibility/
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