modjeskamodjeskamodjeska

modjeskamodjeskamodjeska

Creative direction, concept, choreography, conduit:  paris cyan cian

 Dramaturge: Jeremy de’jon Guyton

 Vocal Guide: Mahalia Abeo Tibbs

 Physical Training Guide: Chanice Holmes

 Sound Architect: lovenloops

 Styling: Jazzmyne Cry of JnikoleBody

 Spiritual Care + Guidance: Chantel Syrettah of Voodoo Astrology

 Special thanks: Bulbancha (New Orleans), Lenape people and land, “my people”, Florence Young, Voodoo Astrology, Wisdom’s Ladder, Bernice Johnson Reagon, June Jordan, Octavia Butler, Audre Lorde, Alice Turiyasangitanada Coltrane, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Mahalia Jackson, Deniece Williams, Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Arts Grant / New York Foundation for the Arts, Dancing Grounds, Hollins University, CMWC Firm, Amanda + James, Billion Oyster Project, the Liberated Planet Studio, and many more!

 Learn more via instagram theShore.co/ pariscyancian / pariscw.com

 This evenings performance is in honor and dedication to my beloved mentor Gina Kohler. May you rest peacefully and continue to guide me in the cosmos. I love you.

modjeskamodjeskamodjeska

Friday, June 9th at Bushwick Inlet Park at Charlotte Beach from 6pm – 8pm

paris cyan cian and Billion Oyster Project, with Marine Conservationist Tanasia Swift

modjeskamodjeskamodjeska is a multisite durational multidisciplinary performance installation, investigating the embodied activation of prayer, calling attention to the erosion of our coastlines, the ritual of hurricanes, and oysters as ancestral guides for moving forward.

Billion Oyster Project is restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor in collaboration with New York City communities. Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species, and can protect our city from storm damage — softening the blow of large waves, reducing flooding, and preventing erosion along the shorelines. Field stations are restoration sites where  Billion Oyster Project, or our partner organizations, host regular field days utilizing an oyster installation. They are targeted for long-term community and student engagement with an emphasis on local involvement.