Robin Lough (they/them)

In partnership with Bulkley Valley Concert Association

unceded traditional territory of the Gidimt'en Clan and the Wet'suwet'en people
Smithers, BC

Robin Lough (they/them) is a queer and non-binary interdisciplinary artist from / living on Wet'suwet'en Territory (Smithers, BC). They are primarily a sound maker, collaborator, and visual artist. They also have a long standing movement practice rooted in classical dance training that they are continuing to unpack and explore, especially their relationship with authentic movement patterns and what they define as "dance." Robin most recently performed as a movement artist with the community dance group Polymer in Vancouver, exploring score building and group improv.
Photo: Jarid Blue

COLLABORATORS

  • Kathryn Wadel

    Kathryn Wadel is an interdisciplinary mixed media artist who works and resides on the traditional and unceded territories of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation peoples. She holds a BFA degree from Emily Carr University, with a major in Visual Arts and a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement. Her work explores environmental, cultural and social practices that connect communities across disciplines. She utilizes mixed media techniques in her painting, drawing, and sculptural practices that often explore the human condition as it exists within the Anthropocene. In the studio, she facilitates and encourages art-making as a creative process through socially-engaged material play. Kathryn believes that art is an essential human practice that builds meaningful connections across cultures and communities.

    Learn more about Kathryn's art practice here: www.kathrynwadel.com

  • Brennan McKinnon (He-Him)

    I am an indigenous musician from Smithers B.C. My musical styles range from rock to electronic and hip-hop. During high school, I was involved in theatre as well. Expanding my understanding of art as a vehicle for expression. I was also the frontman of the band “The Infirmary”, writing lyrics and the musical composition. I am currently more than open to collaborations that cross over to other forms of art such as, animation, dance, painting etc.