heART; a series of intimately curated events and guided journeys, showcasing local, consciously-driven, artists and artisans. 🕊️🎞️
Witnessing this vision materialize from conception to execution has been a dream come true.
It often doesn’t unfold the way we imagine it to, but sometimes, when we trust, it unfolds even better.
Attention / Intention + Aligned Action = Manifestation 🤲🏼
Thank you to each of our partners, performers, and participants, from the bottom of our heARTs, for your support and collaboration in bringing this concept to life.
The beginning has reached its end, and in the end is the beginning. Stay Connected. 🪞
Welcome to heART—an initiative that sparks authentic expression, invites introspection, and celebrates the freedom to be and love wholeheartedly.
A space where voices are heard, creatives are seen, and life force is unleashed.
Our mission: to reimagine nightlife as a sanctuary for the soul—one that resonates with who we are and amplifies who we’re becoming.
So grateful for the performers, collaborators, and participants who come together to bring this vision to life.
All journeys lead back home. This is what we aspire to evoke: a return to the Self, to the One, to Love.
Until we meet again,
Mel & the heARTists 🤍
Videography: cacao queen w/ many talents @charlottenieuwenhuis 🧚♀️
The Rodeo is galloping into Old Montreal soon.
And our crew is getting ready. 🐎
Orientation night with the first cowgirls and cowboys of Rodeo, the team that will bring you into our Wild West world.
A special thank you to @bordellemtl for opening their doors and giving us the space to get ready for the ride ahead.
@RodeoMontreal , saddle up. We ride soon.
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Rodeo débarque bientôt dans le Vieux-Montréal.
Et notre équipe se prépare. 🐎
Soirée d’orientation avec les premières cowgirls et cowboys de Rodeo, l’équipe qui vous fera entrer dans notre univers Wild West.
Un merci spécial à @bordellemtl de nous avoir ouvert leurs portes et donné l’espace pour nous préparer.
@RodeoMontreal , saddle up. On ride bientôt.
Another 2.5 unexpected months spent exploring the in’s and out’s of my connection to these lands, to my soul family, and to thy Self.
I sang, I danced, I cried, I questioned, I explored, I unpacked, I opened my heart wider than ever before, I anchored deeper into the truth of my being, I expressed myself fully…..
My Scorpionic 🦂 nature leads me through continual cycles of death and rebirth, a willingness to explore the full emotional and energetic spectrum, while constantly shedding layers to discover new depths and uncover higher truths.
To all who resonate with my being and embrace me in my human experience – toda, shukran, thank you for your loving reflection.
And to those who are here to challenge and support my deeper awakening – thank you, toda, shukran. ❤️🔥
We share sounds, songs, customs, traditions, roots, and rhythm. Our similarities bridge what conflict divides.
Dancing for peace, love, unity, and freedom from extremism. 🕊️
Yalla Habibi.
In the hills where my ancestors walked, I return to my breath, my body, and my sovereignty.
To know where we are going, we must be reminded of where we’ve been. 📜
Breath, sound & bodywork channeled by my dear sister, ally, and inspiration @feelings__felt 🪶
I hear hopeful whispers of a healing, harmonious, heart-led humanity. Free from suffering, greed, fear, division, domination, deceit, war, and weaponization.
I pray for transcendence, truth, justice, coexistence, and the triumph of good over evil.
In these trying times, the initiation is to hold greater compassion, gratitude, and reverence for all life.
At the same time, I sense the sword of truth sharpening— and I trust all will be revealed. 🗡️
Photography: @soulsworksstudio
Recorded this back in September with my ride or die @michaelpolisena while the initial heART vision was just beginning to bloom.
Dates have changed, concept has evolved, but essence remains the same.
Join us this Saturday, May 24th at 6:30 pm, to witness the live unscreening of a big-picture film like it’s never been done before. 🎞️
The MindSet— this is the “story” of mind, body and soul. They exist within the same book, but are rarely on the same page.
When the mind dominates, discipline may thrive, but burnout often follows. When we let the body lead, pleasure takes precedence, but direction can be blurred. When the soul ascends, serenity reigns, but the world can feel far away.
True power lives in coherence— a sacred meeting point where mind, body, and soul align.
Ritual performance art co-created by @melbenez , the elusive Akasha Adama, and myself 🤍
videographer : @pronce.biersing
colorist: @pronce.biersing
editing: @soulsworkss
performance voiceover recording: @yo_annda & soulsworkss
thank you @baby_farwest for your hospitality ✨
