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2024 New work - In my new Glimmers series I used found photos layered with photographs from my archives to reinterpret my own work and the past; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express this yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic I can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger—it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to seeing a photograph of a loved one. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of love or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of “awe” in the presence of nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again, alchemizing past awe with present reality. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
Kate Macdonald (K'tiona) finally getting the crowd out of their seats and into dance mode...
k’tiona (Kate Macdonald) was born and raised in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. Proudly, African Nova Scotian and queer. Since she was young art has been a way for her to process her identity and the world/systems around her. She has been long intrigued by the possibilities of creating immersive other worlds. Themes that are of particular interest include themes of justice, healing, joy, magic, self, community, energy, shapes/movement, gender, the ocean, astrology, and ancestral connection - of course all seen through and interpreted through a Black lens. k’tiona has recently moved towards alchemizing sound, movement, projection, performance, visual art and magic all in one space in attempts to create and immersive experience.
sound, projection, and movement all coming together to create a new planet. what's it gunna be? a weird ride, for sure.
I am delighted to be adding a rather startling amount of color to the latest issue #399 March 2025 of Black + White Photography Magazine UK with Simon Callow on the cover.
Thank you so much for having me, @bwphotomag
I was interviewed by the insightful @susanburnstine for the March issue about my work in the series "How The Light Gets In."
I am the issue's "American Connection" and in classic American fashion, I go on a bit overmuch about feelings and splash color around to an alarming degree in an otherwise monochrome publication.
All the pieces in this series began as black and white photographs upon which I layered collected paper ephemera into unfixed collages representing the fragility and brevity of life. I then painted on an abstract dot pattern, rephotographed the pieces and poked hundreds of tiny holes in the resulting prints, adding places for light to get in and love to shine out. It's a multi-faceted process that synthesizes my creative practices to alchemize the dark materials of grief into light.
I hope you get a chance to read the magazine. It's me once again honoring my commitment to being authentic and real in the face of so much that's artificial and fake in the world. Do I have a vulnerability hangover once again? Yes. Do I regret it? No.
Here’s the link to their subscription and order website:
www.gmcsubscriptions.com/product/blackwhite-photography/
Though a UK publication, the magazine is also available at international newsstands and Barnes & Noble in the US.
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k’tiona (Kate Macdonald) was born and raised in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. Proudly, African Nova Scotian and queer. Since she was young art has been a way for her to process her identity and the world/systems around her. She has been long intrigued by the possibilities of creating immersive other worlds. Themes that are of particular interest include themes of justice, healing, joy, magic, self, community, energy, shapes/movement, gender, the ocean, astrology, and ancestral connection - of course all seen through and interpreted through a Black lens. k’tiona has recently moved towards alchemizing sound, movement, projection, performance, visual art and magic all in one space in attempts to create and immersive experience.
sound, projection, and movement all coming together to create a new planet. what's it gunna be? a weird ride, for sure.
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k’tiona (Kate Macdonald) was born and raised in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. Proudly, African Nova Scotian and queer. Since she was young art has been a way for her to process her identity and the world/systems around her. She has been long intrigued by the possibilities of creating immersive other worlds. Themes that are of particular interest include themes of justice, healing, joy, magic, self, community, energy, shapes/movement, gender, the ocean, astrology, and ancestral connection - of course all seen through and interpreted through a Black lens. k’tiona has recently moved towards alchemizing sound, movement, projection, performance, visual art and magic all in one space in attempts to create and immersive experience.
sound, projection, and movement all coming together to create a new planet. what's it gunna be? a weird ride, for sure.
2024 In my Glimmers series I used photographs from my archives layered with found vernacular photos to reinterpret my own work and memories; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express the yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together scraps of magic. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger— it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to feeling the softness of the sheets on your bed after a long day. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of appreciation or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, just for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges, with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of awe in the presence of Nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again by layering images, alchemizing past awe with present realities. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems; a small step toward helping your body and mind feel both safe and connected. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
3929 Spring Grove. The building was owned by the Salvation Army for many years. It was home to Preachers nightclub for a few years, then Alchemize. It is now vacant and for sale. This building reminds me of Cleveland.
3929 Spring Grove. The building was owned by the Salvation Army for many years. It was home to Preachers nightclub for a few years, then Alchemize. It is now vacant and for sale. This building reminds me of Cleveland.
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2024 In my Glimmers series I use photographs from my archives layered with found vernacular photos to reinterpret my own work and memories; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express the yearning for something (anything) to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic we can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger— it is some kind of cue that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to feeling the softness of the sheets on your bed after a long day. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of appreciation or hope, a spirit of being fully alive in that moment, as if, just for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges, with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of awe in the presence of Nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again by layering images, alchemizing past awe with present realities. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems; a small step toward helping your body and mind feel both safe and connected. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
k’tiona (Kate Macdonald) was born and raised in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. Proudly, African Nova Scotian and queer. Since she was young art has been a way for her to process her identity and the world/systems around her. She has been long intrigued by the possibilities of creating immersive other worlds. Themes that are of particular interest include themes of justice, healing, joy, magic, self, community, energy, shapes/movement, gender, the ocean, astrology, and ancestral connection - of course all seen through and interpreted through a Black lens. k’tiona has recently moved towards alchemizing sound, movement, projection, performance, visual art and magic all in one space in attempts to create and immersive experience.
sound, projection, and movement all coming together to create a new planet. what's it gunna be? a weird ride, for sure.
2024 In my Glimmers series I used photographs from my archives layered with found vernacular photos to reinterpret my own work and memories; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express the yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together scraps of magic. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger— it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to feeling the softness of the sheets on your bed after a long day. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of appreciation or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, just for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges, with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of awe in the presence of Nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again by layering images, alchemizing past awe with present realities. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems; a small step toward helping your body and mind feel both safe and connected. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
yeah, come to find out Girl Talk was playing/DJ'ing that same weekend while I was down there.
It was uncanny because the last time I worked out of town and on a hospital gig, mind you, he played Cleveland so, yeah...
Btw, Cinncinatti was so crazy, they stormed the stage like an hour before he was even scheduled to go on, and insanity ensued.
who: Goddess Alchemy Project, A.P.O.S.T.L.E.
when: Oct 4 - 10pm - $13/15
where: Red Fox Tavern , 415 5th St, Eureka
Goddess Alchemy Project’s sound alchemizes a fresh, feminine flavor by integrating elements of underground hip hop, world accents, spoken word flows, and soulful melodics.
Cleverly disguised as a literacy teacher by day, A.P.O.S.T.L.E. transforms into a lyrical superhero for justice by night. His super powers include, a dynamic wordplay and vocabulary which he uses to masterfully conquer social issues, mass media, corrupt politicians, and sucka emcees all in a single bound. By joining forces with fellow superhero DJ Quest, this dynamic duo's live performance is easily the most powerful Hip Hop stage show in the universe.
2024 New work - In my new Glimmers series I used found photos layered with photographs from my archives to reinterpret my own work and the past; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express this yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic I can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger—it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to seeing a photograph of a loved one. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of love or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of “awe” in the presence of nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again, alchemizing past awe with present reality. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
New work - In my new Glimmers series I used found photos layered with photographs from my archives to reinterpret my own work and the past; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express this yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic I can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger—it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to seeing a photograph of a loved one. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of love or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of “awe” in the presence of nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again, alchemizing past awe with present reality. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
2024 New work - In my new Glimmers series I used found photos layered with photographs from my archives to reinterpret my own work and the past; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express this yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic I can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger—it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to seeing a photograph of a loved one. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of love or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of “awe” in the presence of nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again, alchemizing past awe with present reality. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.
Alchemizing Stress and Restoring Balance is a two-day, hands on workshop with David J. Coon, Medical Qigong Master Instructor and Healer, previously recorded in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn to cultivate Qi and direct this Qi for profound healing for your clients and yourself. Learn a wealth of new Qigong exercises and Medical Qigong techniques to reduce stress, thereby alleviating and preventing many common ailments. You will be able to directly incorporate these practices into your private practice and into your personal life.
Through this workshop, you will learn Medical Qigong exercises and stress reduction prescriptions to share with your clients, adding another dimension to your practice that can exponentially increase your patients’ healing. You can teach your clients self healing practices to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, possibly reduce heart disease, alleviate headaches and migraines, reduce inflammation associated with chronic fatigue, help balance the thyroid gland, alleviate back pain and reduce inflammation associated with fibromyalgia. You will also learn to treat some of these same common ailments with Medical Qigong techniques.
please visit us :www.qigongawareness.com
Foxfire, 2024 In the new Glimmers series I used found photos layered with photographs from my archives to reinterpret my own work and the past; reaching for the light in dark times. In this series I incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue to express this yearning for something to pin our hopes on; gathering together what scraps of magic I can find. A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger—it is some kind of cue, either internal or external that brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. A glimmer can be anything from catching a view of the sunset out your window to seeing a photograph of a loved one. A glimmer is a moment that elicits a spark of love or hope, a spirit of safety and connection, as if, for a second, all's right with the world. The concept is part of Polyvagal Theory, coined by behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges with the term glimmer introduced in 2018 by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana.
For me glimmers come in as feelings of “awe” in the presence of nature. Awe is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, even a shiver of mystery in knowing that you are connected to something larger than yourself; something powerful and wise and grand. A sense of wonder arises from the profound curiosity and amazement for things beyond your immediate understanding, experienced with the full spectrum of the senses. I raise my camera to my eye in an act of reverence; later I relive these moments of magic again, alchemizing past awe with present reality. In our overstimulated world, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. Science shows it is possible to anchor yourself in this hope even in the darkest of times, and who among us couldn’t use a respite, however fleeting, in the cacophony of our chaotic world.