RECLAIMING THE HARVEST: 2018/2019 SEASON
message from the artistic director
Seed. Sow. Reap. This is not only the cycle of agriculture but the cycle we at b current adopt when envisioning the support we give to artists from the page to the stage. Throughout the Black and Brown diaspora there are beautiful ideas for stories blessed with the magic of our ancestors. We are honoured to give the space, time and nurturing needed for these inspirations to take root in the minds of our audiences.
In honour of this cycle, and as an act of decolonizaton, we offer you this cornucopia of creations that challenge mainstream notions of “harvest”. This season, brave racialized artists will reap their crop of words, movement and music in the name of community rather than imperialist demands. This season, we will get our hands dirty asking difficult questions and tackling difficult subject matters. This season, there is no ray of sunshine our shoots will not touch, for the fertile ground on which we reclaim our narratives is ours for the taking.
Come, celebrate our bounty with us.
In honour of this cycle, and as an act of decolonizaton, we offer you this cornucopia of creations that challenge mainstream notions of “harvest”. This season, brave racialized artists will reap their crop of words, movement and music in the name of community rather than imperialist demands. This season, we will get our hands dirty asking difficult questions and tackling difficult subject matters. This season, there is no ray of sunshine our shoots will not touch, for the fertile ground on which we reclaim our narratives is ours for the taking.
Come, celebrate our bounty with us.
Catherine Hernandez, Artistic Director, b current performing arts
Season Photography by Marko Kovacevic
Season Makeup Artistry by Charm Torres
Photographed above: bcHUB 2018 Ensemble members Aba Amuquandoh and Kira Renee
Image Description: Two Black women look at each other and smile while helping each other spool pink thread.
Season Photography by Marko Kovacevic
Season Makeup Artistry by Charm Torres
Photographed above: bcHUB 2018 Ensemble members Aba Amuquandoh and Kira Renee
Image Description: Two Black women look at each other and smile while helping each other spool pink thread.