NOoSPHERE Arts presents WE ARE NATURE: A Vibrant Tapestry – Echos at Sundown 

Sat, September 21 | 5-8 pm | 520 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 

Press Preview: 4-5pm (please RSVP to press@noosphere-arts.nyc to attend) 

Brooklyn, NY, September 3, 2024 – NOoSPHERE Arts is thrilled to announce the upcoming event WE ARE NATURE: A Vibrant Tapestry – Echos at Sundown. This unique experience, part of Climate Week NYC, weaves together live performances by musicians, dancers, and multimedia artists to create a tapestry of expression and reflection on our relationship with the Earth. Event highlights include: 

Climate Changes written, composed and performed by Emmanuelle Zagoria (Voice) The Department NYC presents Climate Changes, a stirring song cycle performance that blends voice, harp, and cello to create an anthem for the planet. More than just a musical performance—it is a call to action against climate chaos, filled with grounding harmonies, sweeping melodies, and a touch of humor. Each note is crafted to evoke awe and reverence for the natural world, inviting listeners to reflect on their relationship with the environment and envision a future grounded in sustainability and equity. 

Wildflower Suite by Lia Pikus (Cello Performance) 

Composed during her residency at Shenandoah National Park, this suite of pieces is inspired by the flora of the park, each movement a dialogue with the natural world. Using a loop pedal and improvised melodies, Lia creates an immersive soundscape that is both meditative and dynamic. As a cellist, composer, and multi-disciplinary artist, Lia Pikus brings a unique perspective to music, connecting deeply with her environment to foster emotional and sensory experiences. 

Site Specific Dance Performances by Hivewild (Excerpts from: with your sweet fragrance) with your sweet fragrance is guided by the question, “how do we become tender with the Earth?” This work aims to underscore how human relationships reflect human treatment of the Earth and its resources, by integrating a multi-species and multidisciplinary perspective. The goal of with your sweet fragrance is to facilitate a visceral and tender experience that leads to a deeper awareness of humanity’s role within the climate crisis and activation toward both individual and collective climate reparations. 

Site Specific Art Installation by Seema Lisa Pandya the recipient of the 2024 Broadway Stages’ Arts Residency Award. Pandya’s installation, Resonant Nature, is a striking series of vertical sculptures designed using the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Sequence. Made from sustainable materials, these sculptures serve not only as art but as functional bird perches and insect shelters.

The event has a tiered pricing structure and is accessible to all. TICKETS HERE For press passes or additional information please contact: press@noosphere-arts.nyc 

About NOoSPHERE Arts 

NOoSPHERE Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization and cultural center in Brooklyn, NYC. It fosters community through multidisciplinary programming, blending arts and sciences to engage diverse audiences. As the only multidisciplinary arts center in Greenpoint, NOoSPHERE Arts connects resident and migrant artists with locals, promoting eco-awareness and green living. NOoSPHERE Arts’ annual WE ARE NATURE rooftop 

series running from June through October. The 2024 season theme is A Vibrant Tapestry, referencing the importance of diversity at all levels of life as shown by systems thinking. This is a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability spearheaded by leading thinker Fritjof Capra, a longtime collaborator. 

Artists 

Lia Pikus is a cellist, composer, and multi-disciplinary artist whose practice centers around art’s ability to cultivate experiences of presence and connection within the community and in dialogue with the natural world. As a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, she researched the role of art in fostering community globally. Her debut EP, Ritual, explores live looping as a meditative ritual. 

Hivewild is a contemporary movement platform based in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to creating accessible performance works that engage a variety of viewers. Founded by Artistic Director Katherine Maxwell, Hivewild is dedicated to creating works that ignite conversation and unlock emotion. Hivewild’s unique approach combines formal, site-specific, and public works that resonate deeply with audiences, inviting them to experience, feel, and connect. 

Emmanuelle Zagoriais a Franco-Australian artist blending physical theatre, singing, and composition to explore socially conscious themes. Trained at the École Jacques Lecoq and in classical and jazz singing, her work includes collaborations with contemporary ensembles and creating original music theatre. She studied free improvisation with Hélène Breschand, Meredith Monk and Joëlle Léandre. 

The Department NYC is a performance collective co-founded by Emmanuelle Zagoria and Jack Daniel Woods. Emmanuelle is a multidisciplinary artist known for her innovative compositions and socially driven works, while Jack is a seasoned production and technical director and producer with global experience. Together, they develop music theatre pieces that address feminist and climate issues. 

Seema Lisa Pandya is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in sustainability, biology, and physics, spanning painting, sculpture, digital media, kinetic art, and public installations. Her art has been exhibited at venues such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, Pioneer Works, and Governors Island, and featured in publications like Time Out NY, Vogue India, and Times of India. She is a 2024 NYSCA project grant recipient, a 2023 Anklave Arts Alliance Fellow, and has participated in residencies at the Rockefeller Pocantico Estate and Goddard College. Seema is also a sustainability consultant in the green building industry and teaches environmental building courses at NYSID, where she integrates her expertise in sustainable design.