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CHASM: Elevation In Partnership with Center for The Higher Self

TICKETS HERE

FEATURING:

VISUAL ART EXHIBITION

Julia Sinelnikova aka THE ORACLE ~ Immersive light sculpture installation from the “Crystal Fragments” series. Laura Kimmel aka METAGASM ~ “Goddess Portal” photographic prints.

MEDICINE MUSIC ~ Sound therapy with instruments, prayers, and love vibrations to heal the mind and body.

Keysel Salva Alba Emilia Garth Simon Jano Brandy Michele Adams

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE

LAVVA

MOVAKWEEN POETRY, SOUND HEALING, MUSIC & TAROT READINGS Madi Dangerously

TAROT READINGS Jade ChalchiQuetzalli VJ - PROJECTIONS OVER EVENING PERFORMERS

Aya Avalon

PROJECTIONS LIGHT BATH PORTRAIT-MAKING STATION

Jarid Blue

ELECTRONIC MUSIC ~ AMBIENT SOUND HEALING

Bryan Kasenic

DJ

Penny Lane

ALSO FEATURING

Cacao Elixirs Non-alcoholic herbal elixirs by Deva & Nayla

Live music and DJ performances by Julia Sinelnikova aka ORACLE666

SPONSORED BY MAD TASTY ~an all-natural, hydrating, restorative beverage with 20mg of pure broad-spectrum hemp extract ~partnered with Drop4Drop, an organization that believes everyone, everywhere has the right to clean water. For every 12 ounces of MAD TASTY sold, the brand donates 12 ounces of clean drinking water.

SPONSORED BY SPIRITLESS ~Spiritless supports the conscientious cocktailers, the no-and-low-ers, the people who want to live fully but drink differently. ~Through 2% for the Girls, Spiritless will donate up to 2% of Spiritless sales to nonprofits, programs and partnerships that foster entrepreneurialism, mentoring and leadership development among young women.

Uplifting energies will be conjured by a diverse group of artists in Wynwood during Art Basel Miami this year. CHASM.nyc partners with the all new Center for The Higher Self, a community healing playground built to expand consciousness through self exploration and sound. CHASM: Elevation features a weeklong, immersive visual art installation inside of the new space, and a day-to-night music and art event on Saturday, December 4th. Faeries, sound healers, performance artists, and VJs converge for a femme-centric mini fest focused on grounding, healing and playful exploration. A garden of pleasures and delights, CHASM: Elevation serves as the alternative to Basel week madness, presenting an alcohol-free elixir bar.

Center for The Higher Self is a space that promotes physical, mental and celestial healing. A space to connect a community of people who are also working towards growth and expansion. A space to hea and vibrate together. Launched in 2021 by Miami native Lauren Martinez, the Center represents the cumulation of a deep inner holistic journey, which the internationally recognized dj and producer began on early in life. From an event space to classes in yoga, reiki, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork, Center for The Higher Self is excited to debut its offerings to the Wynwood community.

CHASM.nyc is the curatorial project of sculptor, performer and musician Julia Sinelnikova aka The Oracle. CHASM audiovisual exhibitions and performance curations have been profiled in the New York Times, Paper Magazine, and Time Out NY. The project is focused on bringing experimental light art, music, performance and more by lgbtqpoc artists and women to the forefront.

Julia Sinelnikova is an interdisciplinary artist who works with holograms, performance, and digital culture. Their light installations have been exhibited internationally, and they have performed widely as The Oracle of Vector Gallery. They have received commissions from NYC Parks Department, NYC Department of Transportation, Pace University, Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, Michael Madden (Maroon 5), Barry L. Skolnick (Gilbertsville Expressive Movement), Refinery29, GIPHY, Webster Hall, and Norte Maar. Heavily inspired by electronic music, Sinelnikova has designed sculptural sets for performers including Lee Burridge, Machinedrum, The GZA (Wu Tang Clan), Peaches, Juliana Huxtable, and Aurora Halal. Selected profiles of their work have appeared in The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, VICE, Artnet, Huffington Post, The Creators Project, PAPER Mag, and The Miami New Times. Their work has been presented at the Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, The Tides Institute & Museum of Art, The Oulu Museum of Art, and Williamsburg Art & Historical Center. Sinelnikova has also exhibited site-specific installations for Miami Art Week / Art Basel annually since 2011. In 2019 The Contemporary Art Museum of Houston (CAMH) commissioned the artist to create a body of sculptures and video artworks for their forthcoming gala, and the artist presented a full-floor immersive installation as part of their residency there in September 2021 due to covid-19. They are also a singer-songwriter and DJ, and in 2021 opened for Charli XCX at Wynwood Pride and released their debut EP under the pseudonym ORACLE666. In 2021 their four music videos were featured in numerous publications. They have directed four music videos for other artists in the industry. They hold an MFA in Sculpture from Queens College (CUNY) and a BFA in Sculpture, minor in Art History from The Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY). They live and work in Brooklyn.

Center for the Higher Self - Founder’s Journey

Spirituality has been a continuous part of Lauren Martinez’s life since she was a young girl. Navigating other realms of consciousness has always been a constant for her. But it wasn’t until 2017 that her true calling began to take form. Prior to that, Lauren was an internationally traveling dj & producer based in New York for over a decade. Being recognized by MixMag as a force to look out for, she built momentum for herself in the industry, releasing acclaimed music and simultaneously launching her own record label. It was at this time, at the height of her career, that the universe had other plans.

Lauren’s health took a dark turn, living with chronic pain and depression, she knew things couldn’t continue this way. After vowing to become sober, she began to dive headfirst in every healing modality she found. From acupuncture, to reiki, yoga, plant medicine and shadow work, she pulled back each layer that was holding her down and her vision become more clear. Her calling was to create an all encompassing healing community, where people could come learn about and receive some of the services that helped her. The Center For The Higher Self was born: A place to receive services and also surround yourself with a supportive community of seekers and healers.

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS & PERFORMERS

Madi Dangerously As an advocate of art-for-healing and mental-emotional health, Madi Dangerously founded Treat The World Inc where she curates and facilitates healing arts experiences to uplift community through workshops, live performance, exhibits & installations, as well as offers intuitive healing, guidance and transformation coaching through DangerouslyAliveWellness.

Madi Dangerously is a multidimensional afro-caribbean spirit-traveler; creative director, poet, artist and spiritual coach - NYC bred, yet child of the universe.... 

Madi Dangerously (Mariama Rafetna)’s ART in all its forms - celebrates the simple beauties that unite us as spiritual beings experiencing humanity in this fragile life. In 2018 she released her debut spoken word album HELLO BLU3BIRD: “a journey to FREEDOM as told by SPIRIT,” produced by VHVL and released volume one of the complimentary poetry & photography book to the series in 2020.

As a visual artist, Mariama creates expressionist abstract mixed media works in the form of photography, video and painting celebrating her love & connection to the natural elements, spirit guides & symbols; predominantly in hues of  BLU3, honoring all that the color blue represents. Her work is an ongoing offering of love, peace and comfort to all who need it. 

Bryan Kasenic

For the past 18 years, The Bunker New York has led the way for American techno by bringing together hundreds of artists from all over the world. More than a mere techno party, The Bunker unites diverse sounds from across the electronic music spectrum, connecting the dots between house, techno, experimental sounds, and much more. The Bunker New York began as a party, grew up into a record label, and has become a collaborative community, fostered by founder and curator Bryan Kasenic since its launch in 2003.

In 2020, Bryan founded a new label, Going In, dedicated to long-form musical compositions geared towards meditation, psychedelic ceremonies, yoga, massage, or simply spacing out and going inside yourself. His set at Chasm: Elevation will be geared towards deep listening and healing sounds.

LAVVA

Lavva is a devotee to the Divine Feminine. Through sound healing she deepens her connection with Self/God and aids as a musical conversation with the ancestors & higher self. By alchemising R&B, Soul, Jazz & Hiphop, she creates a new face & genre for the reawakening consciousness.

MORE ARTIST BIOS TBA

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Looking back on CHASM I - IV press, as we approach CHASM V: Elevation at Art Basel Miami 2021.

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Looking back on CHASM I - IV press, as we approach CHASM V: Elevation at Art Basel Miami 2021.

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Looking back on CHASM I - IV press, as we approach CHASM V: Elevation at Art Basel Miami 2021.

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ART BASEL MIAMI 2021

CHASM: Elevation In Partnership with Center for The Higher Self

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ART BASEL MIAMI 2021 - Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chasm-elevation-tickets-204765016677

CHASM: Elevation In Partnership with Center for The Higher Self

10+ Artist list to be posted Nov. 12th, 2021~

Uplifting energies will be conjured by a diverse group of artists in Wynwood during Art Basel Miami this year. CHASM.nyc partners with the all new Center for The Higher Self, a community healing playground built to expand consciousness through self exploration and sound. CHASM: Elevation features a weeklong, immersive visual art installation inside of the new space, and a day-to-night music and art event on Saturday, December 4th. Faeries, sound healers, performance artists, and VJs converge for a femme-centric mini fest focused on grounding, healing and playful exploration. A garden of pleasures and delights, CHASM: Elevation serves as the alternative to Basel week madness, presenting an alcohol-free elixir bar.

Center for The Higher Self is a space that promotes physical, mental and celestial healing. A space to connect a community of people who are also working towards growth and expansion. A space to hea and vibrate together. Launched in 2021 by Miami native Lauren Martinez, the Center represents the cumulation of a deep inner holistic journey, which the internationally recognized dj and producer began on early in life. From an event space to classes in yoga, reiki, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork, Center for The Higher Self is excited to debut its offerings to the Wynwood community. 

CHASM.nyc is the curatorial project of sculptor, performer and musician Julia Sinelnikova aka The Oracle. CHASM audiovisual exhibitions and performance curations have been profiled in the New York Times, Paper Magazine, and Time Out NY. The project is focused on bringing experimental light art, music, performance and more by lgbtqpoc artists and women to the forefront. 

Julia Sinelnikova is an interdisciplinary artist who works with holograms, performance, and digital culture. Their light installations have been exhibited internationally, and they have performed widely as The Oracle of Vector Gallery. They have received commissions from NYC Parks Department, NYC Department of Transportation, Pace University, Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, Michael Madden (Maroon 5), Barry L. Skolnick (Gilbertsville Expressive Movement), Refinery29, GIPHY, Webster Hall, and Norte Maar. Heavily inspired by electronic music, Sinelnikova has designed sculptural sets for performers including Lee Burridge, Machinedrum, The GZA (Wu Tang Clan), Peaches, Juliana Huxtable, and Aurora Halal. Selected profiles of their work have appeared in The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, VICE, Artnet, Huffington Post, The Creators Project, PAPER Mag, and The Miami New Times. Their work has been presented at the Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, The Tides Institute & Museum of Art, The Oulu Museum of Art, and Williamsburg Art & Historical Center. Sinelnikova has also exhibited site-specific installations for Miami Art Week / Art Basel annually since 2011. In 2019 The Contemporary Art Museum of Houston (CAMH) commissioned the artist to create a body of sculptures and video artworks for their forthcoming gala, and the artist presented a full-floor immersive installation as part of their residency there in September 2021 due to covid-19. They are also a singer-songwriter and DJ, and in 2021 opened for Charli XCX at Wynwood Pride and released their debut EP under the pseudonym ORACLE666. In 2021 their four music videos were featured in numerous publications. They have directed four music videos for other artists in the industry. They hold an MFA in Sculpture from Queens College (CUNY) and a BFA in Sculpture, minor in Art History from The Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY). They live and work in Brooklyn.

Center for the Higher Self - Founder’s Journey

Spirituality has been a continuous part of Lauren Martinez’s life since she was a young girl. Navigating other realms of consciousness has always been a constant for her. But it wasn’t until 2017 that her true calling began to take form. Prior to that, Lauren was an internationally traveling dj & producer based in New York for over a decade. Being recognized by MixMag as a force to look out for, she built momentum for herself in the industry, releasing acclaimed music and simultaneously launching her own record label. It was at this time, at the height of her career, that the universe had other plans.

Lauren’s health took a dark turn, living with chronic pain and depression, she knew things couldn’t continue this way. After vowing to become sober, she began to dive headfirst in every healing modality she found. From acupuncture, to reiki, yoga, plant medicine and shadow work, she pulled back each layer that was holding her down and her vision become more clear. Her calling was to create an all encompassing healing community, where people could come learn about and receive some of the services that helped her. The Center For The Higher Self was born: A place to receive services and also surround yourself with a supportive community of seekers and healers.

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JHVH Wants to Know Why you "Defriended" Him

JHVH is a Brooklyn-based electro-pop producer who has been with CHASM since the beginning, bursting into the mainstream when his audiovisual performance at our first show in 2016 was covered by The New York Times. After releasing a viral music video last year and touring the West Coast, JHVH is releasing his latest single “DEFRIENDED.” Preview the track, now available on Spotify, here!

Purchase track or stream on your favorite platform: https://song.link/defriended 

We caught up with the artist at his Bushwick loft to find out what’s coming up.

People might remember you for the major moment you had with the release of “F*****D UP ELECTION” a couple years back. The video got a ton of views. What has changed in your songwriting practice since then?

I think creating the parody song helped me really hone my writing into a more condensed format better suited for pop music, something under three and a half minutes. I was writing very long, drawn-out, emotional ballads before, but it really is best to keep the pop tunes short, sweet, and simple.

Fun story — I actually wrote the parody the day after the 2016 election, and I happened to meet Lady Gaga that same day at a bar in the West Village. There's actually a photo of me on her Instagram from that day. I sang her the chorus and asked if I could do a parody and Mother Monster actually gave me her blessing.

“DEFRIENDED” combines rich, lush vocals with an upbeat jungle vibe and a shimmering pop melody. Talk about some of your musical influences for the production of the track.

I'm very influenced by the current wave of tropical pop, so of course there's the front runners like Justin Bieber and Khaled. Fifth Harmony was a big inspiration, as well as the PC Music roster. But I wanted to take that fun, airy, summery sound—which is not something I would normally reach for—and make it my own.

We heard you worked with Brooklyn’s preeminent EDM producer Gosteffects to master the track.

Yes, it was a great experience! He's a great guy. Unfortunately for him, I'm very demanding in the studio when it comes to the editing process. I honestly don't know how he put up with me.

Earlier this year you toured on the West Coast. Was it different than performing in NYC?

The only big difference was that I couldn't perform with the two dancers and full visual setup that I run when I do shows in New York. The energy, though, was very much the same and I can't wait to go back and perform there.

What should we look out for next from JHVH?

I'm working on some fun visual content for "Defriended" with Prismatis, a Brooklyn artist who specializes in 3D visuals. Be on the lookout for that, and more singles down the road!

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Family photos from our CHASM IV night at Refuge Arts, Bedstuy, Brooklyn, June 2018. Shot by Walter Wlodarczyk.

From the top: Furby Queen sculpture, The Sperm Whale NYC projections, DJ Lauren Flax, Pauli Cakes, HIR band, John Rohrer + friends, CHURCH, Refuge sign.

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CHASM IV at Refuge Arts, Bedstuy, Brooklyn, June 2018. Shot by Walter Wlodarczyk.

From the top: John Rohrer + Julia Sinelnikova, Pauli Cakes, Lauren Flax, Furby Queen, Richard Kennedy, Julia Sinelnikova, Julia Sinelnikova.

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Photography, video, projection and installation artwork by artists at CHASM IV, in Bed-stuy Brooklyn. From the top: John Rohrer, Alt Male, Kip Davis, Furby Queen, The Sperm Whale NYC, and FXWRK dj. PHOTOS by Walter Wlodarczyk.

Featured on BEDFORD + BOWERY BLOG:

http://bedfordandbowery.com/2018/06/tonight-a-chasm-of-art-and-performance-opens-again-in-brooklyn/

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Photos from CHASM IV at Refuge Arts in Bedstuy, Brooklyn. Shot by Walter Wlodarczyk. ABOVE: CHURCH, PASTICHE LUMUMBA

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We are thrilled to present CHASM IV as a three day music and art showcase at Refuge Arts, a brand new art center located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. JUNE 1ST - 3RD, 2018. Check the line up below --

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CHASM IV: Refuge Arts Season Opening OPENING NIGHT: June 1st, 7pm-2am ART VIEWING HOURS: June 2nd & 3rd, 2pm - 10pm CHASM.NYC is pleased to present the Refuge Arts Season Opening. Opening night features a selected showcase of light installations, visual art and live, experimental music. DOOR Amanda Salane HOST + ART Cornelia Singer MUSIC HIR (Live band) :: Richard Kennedy Lauren Flax FXWRK Church Goer PERFORMANCE ART Pauli Cakes - knife sorceress Pastiche Lumumba - performance artwork LIGHT ART ~ INSTALLATIONS Sandra Cordero / The Sperm Whale NYC (live VJ & weekend video loop) Kip Davis (laser sculpture) ALT MALE - New Media sculptural install:: Connor Catalano VISUAL ART Eva Mueller - photo gallery John Rohrer - holographic lightbox Lauren Trager - collage / painting FREE / BY DONATION FOR THE ARTISTS BEFORE 10PM! $10 AFTER FREE VIEWING HOURS SAT & SUN Curated by Julia Sinelnikova -//- Produced by Refuge ------------------------------> CHASM is a Brooklyn-based curatorial project for new media, light art and experimental music. Each immersive multimedia event brings together an interconnected group of light artists and performers, with a focus on live audiovisual sets. In the aftermath of the post-Ghost Ship fire crackdown on DIY art spaces nationwide, CHASM stands for the prevailing strength of artists, providing an open door for people of all backgrounds. WELCOME TO REFUGE ARTS. Refuge Arts is an experimental art platform based within the walls of a 3,600 square foot warehouse in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and online. Our mission is to support the creation and presentation of works achieved through new and evolving technologies, while also serving the local community as an open platform for experimentation. Each season local and international artists present gallery exhibitions, immersive installations, digital works and audiovisual performances, programming which compliments live performance nights at Refuge. The building boasts six artist studios for residents, a spacious photo studio, and a growing public art program curated by veterans in the New York scene.

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We testified at NYC City Hall twice this summer, in an effort to repeal the Cabaret Law led by North Brooklyn representative Rafael Espinal. Very exciting news for New York’s DIY and underground nightlife venues!

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Tonight, NYC "reality artist" Signe Pierce transformed the new Galeria Melissa Soho space (500 Broadway) into a melting infinity mirror with her projected visuals and live performance. Working with lighting specialist Nitemind and projection mappers Lightbox, Pierce activated various corners and mirrored rooms with dripping holographic imagery. Three LED-lit dancers accompanied her as she performed a catchy, grinding dance track within her projections, with her signature megaphone amplifying her vocals. Pierce opened for NYC rap treasure Princess Nokia, who brought the event to a culmination, chanting "don't f--k with my energy" into the dense crowd.

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Images of CHASM II earlier this spring at Knockdown Center. Featuring curator Julia Sinelnikova and artists Laura Weyl, Elisa GO! Pushpops, Jane Cogger, Collapsing Scenery, Malory, Shaltmira and JJ Brine. Photos by Derek Rush.