UPCOMING PROGRAMS
qi Ming
Symbiosis in Love
Workshop/Music-Dance Performance
05/18 -05/19.24
Description (Symbiosis in Love)
In "Symbiosis in Love," participants delve into a sensory experience that deepens their understanding of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through multimedia installations, interactive experiences, and live performances, participants have the opportunity to listen to the amplified voices of the terrestrial world. Simultaneously, they can appreciate the intricate relationships between pollinators and plants through music, reimagining connections between humans and the Earth.
Engaging with the central installation, participants appreciate the intricate relationships between humans and the Earth through music and visual elements. By observing how their actions influence the melodic patterns produced by plants, they develop a deeper understanding of their connection with nature. Through real-time manipulation of the soundscape, they enhance their ability to connect meaningfully with the natural world.
Complementing the auditory experience, curated footage and tactile exploration of plant textures provide insights into ecosystem dynamics and the role of pollinators in sustaining life on Earth.
During live performances by Qi Ming, participants not only hear musical compositions inspired by symbiosis and interconnectedness but also witness the integration of plant sounds and field recordings from nature. They are surrounded by plant harmonies and nature sounds, promoting relaxation and inner peace. This holistic approach fosters a greater appreciation for natural beauty and our relationship with the environment.
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Artist Bio (Qi Ming)
Qi Ming is a composer, music producer, and performing artist, who has cultivated her unique musical identity while growing up in China and later living in São Paulo and New York. Collaborating closely with musicians from diverse backgrounds hailing from Brazil, China, Cuba, and Japan, she has crafted three captivating albums that organically bring together indie pop, alternative rock, and a multicultural celebration of world music.
Her debut album, "The Happiness of the Sisyphus," achieved 2 million streams on NetEase Cloud Music (the largest Chinese streaming media) and was awarded Silver album and Silver single, and appeared on the NetEase Billboards three times.
After studying electronic production at Berklee College of Music, Qi Ming emerged as a versatile and collaborative cross-genre producer. Fueled by her passion for immersive music and inspired by her Zhuang ethnic minority identity in China, she merges world music, organic sounds, intricate pop arrangements, and electronic textures. Throughout her career, Qi Ming's music consistently explores the theme of nature. Whether through her latest single "Green" or immersive performances at renowned venues like Black Box Theatre at Power Station, she aims to communicate the interconnectedness of all living beings through her art.
In 2023, under the mentorship of Oscar Winning Composer, Grammy Nominated composer Yuval Ron, Qi Ming explored sound healing and developed projects for Insight Timer, a leading meditation app. She also contributed to the "Immunity Plants Formula" project, capturing sounds emitted by medicinal plants and crafting compositions based on their unique qualities, revolutionizing our perception of plant life and advancing sound art, wellness, and environmental consciousness.
In 2024, while working as an in-house producer at Metta Mindfulness Music, Qi Ming participated in the "Chill at 40 Hz" project, merging meditative melodies with chill beats and utilizing 40 Hz brainwave oscillation to enhance focus and promote cognitive health.
Tiffany Chen, a devoted artist with a profound passion for seamlessly merging technology and art, graduated from BerkleeNYC with a major in Live Experience Design. Specializing as a projection designer and engineer, she has applied her expertise to diverse projects, including the notable Hamed Sinno: Westerly Breath at the Met Museum and productions like Adoration by Beth Morrison Projects, Cross That River by Allan Harris, and HOLIDAY: Nat King Cole Christmas with The Louisville Orchestra.
Qi Ming and Tiffany Chen are dynamic collaborators at the forefront of the intersection between music, art, and technology. Together, their recent collaboration "GLOW" at the renowned venue Power Station Black Box Theater exemplifies their innovative approach. Seamlessly integrating stage design, visuals, and lighting, "GLOW" evokes a raw and elemental atmosphere connected to the beauty of nature. The performance features a mesmerizing eight-song set, combining strings, dance, and live manipulation using Ableton Live and playback from the house booth. Their collaboration underscores their shared vision of exploring the nexus of art and technology to create captivating and transformative works.