SUNÉ WOODS works with vocal and performance artist XIANA in deep communion to create visual language for BLACK SUN: THE VISUAL and PLANET X: A SONIC RITUAL
BLACK SUN: A Sonic & Visual Ritual Stemming from the foundation of Black Sun: A Sonic Ritual Xiana (0) Zero collaborated with Suné Woods to create the Visual Ritual. Holding true to its essence their process oriented flow was synchronistic and intuitive. The Visual Ritual takes the viewer on a journey through darkness, death, discomfort, freedom, sexuality, rebirth, & liberation. This is symbolized by the through line of nature, within the work there are remnants of the Malibu fires and mother nature's resiliency to push through and sprout new life. This is a reminder of the life and death process, what may feel like the end may just be a new beginning. Each offering is connected to a track from the Sonic Ritual asking the viewer to trust the process, embrace the void, commune with nature, explore the unknown, sit through discomfort, & listen to the guidance of spirit. Ifá being the foundation you will notice symbols of the Orisa as well as some of the ritual practices throughout. The visual is an honoring of the Black Woman & offering to our ancestors. The representative of the masculine in the ritual is Saalim Muslim Storyboard P in his embodiment of Esu the gatekeeper for Orunmila he channels the essences of Esu through transmutation. Mutant or mutant family originating in Brooklyn, NY is a dance movement that pays homage to stop motion animation. Reminding the audience that all things must start and end with Esu, the owner of the crossroads. Overall this experience is meant to be felt not understood. So before you choose to immerse yourself in this experience there must be a conscious choice to surrender. Be prepared to explore the many layers of yourself by the removal of light. STILL WATERS THE TIME IS NOW HONEY FOR OSHUN INNER CHILD JAW HARP CASA DE IFA DIMENSIONS 2023 TRT 35 min 26 sec
PLANET-X: A Sonic Ritual (Movie of the Mind) ALBUM RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2025 LOS ANGELES ∞ Middle Earth The Rat Race Child’s Play (Pt. 1) Child’s Play (Pt.2) SuperNova VISUALS: SUNÉ WOODS Offering Ebo Alien Orikí Èsù VISUALS: SAUDADE TOXOSI