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The term “nova” references the moment in the life cycle of a star when it suddenly increases brightness and then recedes from view. A metaphor for the brief, shining light of our lifetime; an hourglass typically represents fleeting time, mortality and change. Moment is a celebration of the present and encourages audience members to find joy in the now. Moment is simultaneously an hourglass and a star. Suspended on a structure, an hourglass made of light pulses in the wind. The lighting sequences are based on the life cycle of a star, as a metaphor for the confluence of the present.

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About the Artist

M. Joakim is a light artist and composer working in Toronto. She has extensive experience in lighting and projection design for live theatre, dance performance and concerts. She is a Dora Mavor Moore Award recipient for Scenic Design and she has extensively toured internationally. Her solo work primarily focuses on lighting and sound as waveforms that occupy space, fostering a holistic connection to self, others, and the Earth.

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Waterloo Park (Shoreline)
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