B. Solomon is enthralled by the forgotten knowledge, powers, and functions of our ancient bodies. In parallel, he searches for a fuller story of the land that holds our modern urban centres—unedited truths and histories steeped in contradiction.
This new work unfolds in the present day, or perhaps in 2005—in a parallel timeline that mirrors our own—upon Anishinaabe Akii. Here, ancient energy currents move through the spirits of animals and plants, appearing as visions cast upon the purple polyvinyl fabric of the age.
Resting on a lover’s lap in the back seat of a rideshare, receiving transmissions of long-buried tales of the land—this is where our journey begins.
About the Choreographer
Multi-award nominated, winner and loser, Artist B. Solomon (Anishinaabe niini / Irish settler) was born and raised on the land in Shebahonaning of the North Channel of Lake Huron, and is a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation.
As a creator his work is multidisciplinary, highly expressive and full of spirit. His commissions have ranged from community-rooted works with over 40 interpreters, solos in trees, to animated installations of landfill. His works have been presented and toured across Turtle Island and many nations abroad.
Since he was a teenager much of Solomon’s work has been committed to community activation with a focus on unacknowledged and underserved peoples and land. He is passionate about helping people relearn the nature of their ancient bodies, and take back the space those bodies occupy as caretakers.