Let me in, I'm a wannabe artist

Violinist, writer, wannabe artist, infojunkie

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This is what I look like when I'm working, apparently. Quarantine has made me much more comfortable with my own appearance without makeup. Thanks @continuous_michael for taking this. This is my way of saying I'm doing a thing or two that will hopefully be out soon. I've had no motivation to post, but these are different to anything I've done before, and I'm not alone. Hope yiz are all staying safe out there. 🖤🖤🖤 (at A Barn.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmoOkVnAIt/?igshid=17yl1vx4hh7kk

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This is how much I pace when I'm recording. Something new coming soon. Hold on to your butts. 🖤 #recording #violin #cables #pickup #vancorvid #newmusic #pedals #bosspedal #zoompedal #abletonlive (at Apsley, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRU5t-HNkT/?igshid=9x78sf4mzup6

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Any weekend plans? Oh nothing much really, just sanding down the inside of some giant elk vertebrae for an art car in a beautiful location 😅 gotta know her bones if I'm going to speak her voice @ophirastalker 🖤🖤🖤 (at Apsley, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOZPfFn6hd/?igshid=aui6x22jj3dy

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Home #🌈 Reposted from @kafeeny (at Trinity–Bellwoods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9cSqonAWI/?igshid=9to4y6tvjkqk

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A very belated, massive thank you to everybody so far that has supported my last release. I am so, so grateful for that. Shout out to @bandcamp who are waiving their revenue shares today so all proceeds go directly to artists! 🖤 With that in mind I have decided to donate the proceeds of my last EP #livemeknot to two causes I believe in strongly: @_beamorg - a movement dedicated to creating a world where there are no barriers to Black healing and an amazing resource: @masi_movement_asylum_seekers to assist with direct provision in Ireland to provide justice, freedom and dignity to all asylum seekers. We all have the ability to influence positive change and if you have resources to spare, please look into donating to any of the many, many causes. Listen. Read. Educate. Sign petitions. @naacp is a great starting point. It may not be comfortable reading but it is well overdue. Join online and live protests while staying as safe as possible. Document where you can and try to interrogate any media you absorb. Call your local government. Email them, send them a letter if you can. Anybody wants to buy anything off my Bandcamp page today, I'll donate that too. Everything there is pay what you wish 🖤 Amazing Irish musicians and authors of colour worth following: @musicbyloah, an amazing composer and performer I have had the privilege to play with back in the day 💚 below recommendations copied from her: @emmadabiri who is a scholar and a great person with whom to learn from and this is her job and gift @akalamusic a rapper, academic and also an amazing person to learn from, he has countless videos online, lectures, panel discussions. #blacklivesmatter #enddirectprovision #blm #artists #silenceisviolence #nojusticenopeace #whitesilenceisviolence #violin #violinist #ep #liveep #livemusic #art #artist #composer (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEMIYInw1M/?igshid=atbme7phrnwg

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I released a live EP on Bandcamp today 🖤 today is a good day to visit Bandcamp as all proceeds go to the performers, but I made it pay what you want 💋 Love Me Knot was an incredible show. I was bound as I performed, something I never thought would be possible. Massive thanks to @voimaamusic @martin_attrition @06duncan for the trailer, mastering and hosting. I hope you enjoy. Stay safe out there, we need you. 🖤 #violin (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_p5XwBH9cU/?igshid=y99kyuhfxqkm

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Today, before the announcement of further restrictions due to #covid19, I finally got my beloved violin back. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everybody who helped me make that possible, supported me and also thank you to Crehan's musical instruments for doing such a wonderful job. . For those who don't know, I had an accident last September which resulted in my violin having a broken neck. I was devastated and luckily was able to get it repaired, finally getting back now, in the midst of a pandemic, to hear that tone I love so much. (I need to change the strings 😅). It felt like the end of a quest. . I have been in recovery for a host of other reasons the last few months and this feels like a milestone. . My violin is 100 years old this year. It was made in Paris in 1920. There are some traditions that say an instrument gets its soul after 100 years. I'm not sure I'd agree but I am happy it has made it this far and stayed with me through the years and continents, my near-constant companion, listener, and love. Recently I have felt the wish to give hope again. I will be posting more and I want to hear from you. I hope you are all as safe as can be, that you and your loved ones are well. Hope is an anchor. More on that soon. 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤 . . #violin (at Crehan Musical Instruments) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Ih_kEHTpv/?igshid=pdogmt4tde8d

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Day 4 of 10 Thank you 💜@nameisprecious 💜 @battyvonbats 💜 @pet.rah 💜 @arraymusictoronto 💜 Life changing gig. . Challenge: Every day, select an image from a day in the life of a Performer/Artist - a photo from a day you felt fierce or a memorable moment you've had during a performance/show, and post it without a single explanation, then nominate somebody to take the challenge. That’s 10 days, 10 Performance photos, 10 nominations and 0 explanations . . I nominate @nameisprecious (at Arraymusic) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6WSb_zHwAY/?igshid=oldg1nep72qe

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Day 3 of 10 of the artist challenge - thank you 🖤@martin_attrition 🖤 @dylanmadeley 🖤 Challenge: Every day, select an image from a day in the life of a Performer/Artist - a photo from a day you felt fierce or a memorable moment you've had during a performance/show, and post it without a single explanation, then nominate somebody to take the challenge. That’s 10 days, 10 Performance photos, 10 nominations and 0 explanations. I nominate @nine.arrow . . #artist (at Rivoli) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TLqJlHHib/?igshid=7tfpcznax1j5

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Day 2 of 10 of the artist challenge ♍ Challenge: Every day, select an image from a day in the life of a Performer/Artist - a photo from a day you felt fierce or a memorable moment you've had during a performance/show, and post it without a single explanation, then nominate somebody to take the challenge. That’s 10 days, 10 Performance photos, 10 nominations and 0 explanations. . Thanks to 🌸@thienmay 🌸 @mayflowerstoronto 🌸 @pet.rah 🌸 @artery.is 🌸 @thunderloftpaper 🌸 @kidgrit 🌸 I nominate @pet.rah 🌸💜🌸 (at May Flowers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6QjmKcnorE/?igshid=j701spuodp59

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Day 1 of 10 of the artist challenge. Sincere thanks to @_zestcreative_ @m.victorybattle And @artery.is for everything 🖤🖤🖤 Challenge: Every day, select an image from a day in the life of a Performer/Artist - a photo from a day you felt fierce or a memorable moment you've had during a performance/show, and post it without a single explanation, then nominate somebody to take the challenge. That’s 10 days, 10 Performance photos, 10 nominations and 0 explanations. Nominating @jessie_jihyun_lee (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OA01cnum-/?igshid=1wbs3qy7q4yh2

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12pm on the 12th of the 12th month - my best of the year. NYC, Toronto, Washington DC, Dublin, Toronto, Dublin again. . Not pictured; Milwaukee, Denver, Tijuana, San Diego, Minneapolis, St Paul, and a bunch of shows and other stuff. Interesting how all my most liked photos were from the first half of the year. A lot to learn 🖤 #2019bestnine https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-O9JVHdZa/?igshid=13xhedmted9eu

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I wrote a post on my website. Breaking the silence. . Shot of Scorpio, the burning times at @hashtaggallery with @artery.is . Photo by the amazing @pet.rah . lights (claws? Burning wings?) by @doesntmatteritsok and @pet.rah . Custom corset by @boneandbuskcouture . Love and miss you all. 🖤 . . #violin #violinist #vancorvidxzodiac #vancorvid #spokenword #heartbeat #art #artist #artery #hashtaggallery #music #musician #liveperformance #gallery #corset #couture #candles #burningtimes (at #Hashtag Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B50pbw7ns9A/?igshid=2ouqvzmyq23

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Pilgrim, you will know my name. Break the frame, yet I remain. (at Dublin, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xSbzpncrH/?igshid=trmcf66ygyr1

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There's a 12:12:12 show tonight. Scorpio, Butterfly and Ivy. Survivors, transformers, phoenixes. It will be the half way point, and coincidentally the point at which I feel I am cracking. But isn't that how the light gets in? Link in bio, pay what you wish 🦂🖤🦋🖤🦋🖤🦂 #121212 #violinist #artpopup #vancorvid #vancorvidxzodiac #artery (at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IaMxLHv9q/?igshid=so827vv8ygfa

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Briefly, I returned to the ocean and restored a little of myself. We shall see if it's enough. Thank you @mbridgercom for the photo 🙏🏻 today, I'll be talking about renewal and transformation, and I wasn't sure if i should, because I am by no means finished. But when are we finished transitioning? Reality shifts and sinks under my feet now, like sodden sand. My heart still beats. I can breathe and sing and tell stories. If those remain, all else is temporary. A butterfly has the same responses to stimuli as when it was a caterpillar. Meaning withstands flame. I am so looking forward to seeing you tonight. 🦂🦋🦂🦋 . . . #beach #sunset #sandiego #california #sea #ocean #art #artist #ivy #butterfly #scorpio #scorpion #121212 #vancorvid #vancorvidxzodiac #violin #violinist #art #gallery #zodiac #artery #livemusicTO #liveperformance (at Coronado Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4G2V2Rn5w7/?igshid=1mh35u0bi5mjb

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It's always your favourite doodles that are on the scrap paper while travelling, but what the heck. Idea I intend to develop for 12:12:12 this week, combining ivy, butterfly and scorpion. Was working on beats on the flight to San Diego today, even if I don't have my violin I am still working on new ideas. Airborne water is a theme that will go through this showcase, but also fire and cleansing. I can't wait for you to see. Sunday, Dundas west gallery, tickets in link in bio. New work and a newly reinforced sense of grit. Come by 🖤🖤🖤 . . #art #artist #doodle #vancorvidxzodiac #vancorvid #music #musician #toronto #torontoartscene #livemusicTO #liveperformance #spokenword #vocals (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B38VOu5Hr9u/?igshid=72rtb0vo1e9d