On this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Tough’ class, we need to introduce you to imminent artist Luna Pink and her model new EP titled Journey To Self.
Luna Pink (aka Teineisha Richards) is a multifaceted artist primarily based in Toronto. An rising vocal artist and movie director, she at present heads up Occasions & Outreach division at imagineNATIVE Movie + Media Arts Pageant (the place she curated their Futurisms on-line program). She’s additionally dipped her toe into the modelling pool by being the catalog cowl for The Indigenous Trend Arts Toronto (2022).
A few of Luna’s quotes on venture:
“As an Afro Indigenous lady, it has been a wrestle to search out my place inside Neighborhood. It has led to my continued analysis and fascination with Black and Indigenous peoples and our historical past and tradition right now. I need to problem the historical past that was compelled upon us by western society and inform a distinct story – considered one of love, divine energy, unity and peace between Black and Indigenous Peoples. I attempt to entertain my viewers and whereas I’ve their consideration, I purpose to share a useful lesson. The performing arts are a enjoyable option to train and an much more enjoyable option to study. For my 5 track EP, I purpose to create songs that entice individuals to suppose outdoors of the field and to go in opposition to the status-quo of “magnificence”, love, gender roles, tradition, faith/spirituality and historical past.”
Take heed to the complete venture beneath:
