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An Artistic Dance Meditation
A Study of an Architecture of the Body Through Colour & Sound
Find Out More ~
Everything You Need to Know About the Project
The Colour Theory Project is an innovative, multidisciplinary performance exploring the intersection of arts, spirituality, and holistic well-being, focusing on the transformative power of art from diverse cultural traditions worldwide. This development phase involves a series of global cultural exchanges with First Nations and traditional artists, studying, documenting, and engaging in creative collaborations that inform the project's artistic and sound design. The 2025 international development phase involves residencies and collaborations with esteemed artists and organizations across Canada, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Japan and Australia. The development phase will culminate in a presentation at The Ground Beneath Us Festival in Brisbane in October 2025.
The Inspiration
A cross cutural, multudisciplinary study of an architecture of the body - understanding the role of arts for healing and wellbeing
To ignite a conversation around cultural exchange, creative fusions, and the healing arts by engaging directly with global artists and cultural practitioners, developing a unique creative performance concept and soundscape that reflects the qualities of light and colour through sound and dance theatre. Positioning Australian work within a global dialogue on the transformative power of the arts and inviting cross-cultural and multi-cultural perspectives throughout the development of this project. This initiative also supports the broader goals of the Creative Resilience Project by leveraging art as a tool for personal and community resilience and highlighting the importance and efficacy of arts in supporting mental health outcomes.
The Impact ~
Arts for Wellbeing
Creative Resilience Project
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Learning to listen to the language and landscape of the body, mind, & soul. Coming into a direct state of being embodied in the activation of our own ancient creative wisdom that lies deep within us and through us at all times. Something inherent that we can all access anytime for profound healing and transformation, and both personal and professional growth.
Grateful for Our Incredible Collaborators & Partners
Capturing the Magic of Vibrant Arts
Anthony Garcia
Sounds Across Oceans
Dr. Anthony Garcia is an acclaimed guitarist, composer, educator and festival producer
based in Brisbane, Australia. He has recorded, toured, and performed extensively worldwide, collaborating with creatives across various artistic disciplines. His music-making and teaching philosophy is exploratory, embracing ancient and contemporary forms, world and ethnic musics, and improvisational
practice. Dr. Garcia's PhD research into improvisation, has informed ongoing research into intercultural and
collaborative learning, teaching artistry, interdisciplinary practice, and mindfulness
meditation in music.
Luis Piazzetta
Beyond Sounds
Luis Piazzetta’s musical journey began at the age of four, leading him from the heart of Brazilian
culture to recording studios worldwide.
Beyond Sounds,
an online platform blending music and medicine explores how music can expand consciousness, teaching and inviting indigenous representatives to share their traditions and deepen our understanding of their world. Inspired by his jungle expeditions and
traditional initiations, Piazzetta’s music emanates from a place of reverence and connection,
inviting listeners to immerse themselves in emotion and embrace the joy of being alive.
Lindsay Delaronde
Visible Bodies Collective
Lindsay is a Kanienke’haka woman from Kahnawake. With a Master’s degree in Fine Arts and Arts in the Indigenous Communities Counseling Psychology Program from the University of Victoria. Currently a PHD candidate in Applied Theatre at UVIC. Her aeas of research are Contemporary and Traditional First Nations visual art, Indigenous performance practices, expressive arts therapy examining sovereignty, resurgence and decolonial methodologies in art. Her artistic practice focuses on Indigenous theatre, land-based/site-specific performance art, collaborative practice, cultural resurgence and social/political activism through the arts and healing.
Glenn Barry
The Remedy Project
A Gamilaraay man - the First Nation peoples of North Western NSW and Western Qld, and of Irish heritage, Glenn studied Contemporary Australian Indigenous Arts, Fine
Arts and Digital Media with Honours at the Queensland College of Art.
Glenn structures his own identity through reclaiming his ancestral voice with music
and art and acknowledges his rich cultural heritage offering expanded notions of urban Aboriginal experiences. As a PhD candidate his research titled “The health determinants of First Nations Music” at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, and his work with 'The Remedy Project' explores music as a primary cultural determinant of health for First Nations communities.
Bia Sabino
Multi-disciplinary Artist
Bia is a talented multi-artist, passionate about music and performance. As a singer, acrobat, instrumentalist, and songwriter, she combines diverse skills to create unique and engaging artistic experiences, expressing her art through high-frequency music and circus performances. Through sound and movement, she seeks to promote freedom and the empowerment of women, quality of life, and cultural exchange with traditional and native knowledge. Always in search of new inspirations, Bia continues to push the boundaries of art, transforming each performance into a celebration of creativity and expression.
Behind the Stage
To Live in Vibrant Alignment is a Philosophy and Way of Life ~
Lillian Shewring is a multidisciplinary artist, holistic creative therapist, meditation teacher, and creative producer known for her transformative approach to art, healing, and personal growth. Passionate about visual arts, body painting, dance, and sound therapy, she crafts immersive experiences that invite connection, reflection, and transformation. Influenced by her own healing journey and collaborations with Indigenous communities and creative exchanges in Latin America, Lillian integrates ceremony and ritual into her creative process in powerful and engaging experiences.
Creative Team & Collaborators
Naomi Kennedy
Dream Waters Wellness
Naomi has been studying an on the path extensively since before the dawn of time. in 2011 Naomi met her mentor Yvonne Owens in Eurasain Shamanic practices and one of the founders of an esoteric Celtic focused mystery school called 13th house. In 2012 Naomi began studying past life redemptions and energetic removals and has also trained in Ushio and Unitary Reiki, Sound Healing and Crystal Bowls and use of tones. Also incorporating quantum healing, hypnotherapy and NLP into her practice. In addition to this, Naomi has studyed and journeyed with traditional Maori mentors in Romi Romi and MIri Miri and traditional Aboriginal healing modality with Holographic Kinetic that she calls Echidna Dreamtime.
Matilde Cervantes Navarrete
Global Pax & Casa Pax
Matilde is a queer, non-binary interdisciplinary artist, psychologist, and researcher with a deep commitment to social change through the arts. Born in Mexico, Matilde draws on a diverse background in psychology and health, specializing in mental, social, and environmental well-being. Currently a Doctoral Candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies (Arts & Health) at the University of Victoria, they focus on community-based approaches to peacebuilding, social justice, and cultural empowerment. Director of Organización Pax de La Paz highlighting the intersections of art, identity, and healing; and Casa Pax a Cultural Hub that creates spaces for community to gather and connect with intention.
Emilce Gonzalez Ruiz
Fundacion Cultural Ojo de Agua
Emilce is a highly respected researcher, lawyer, writer, actress, and director from Colombia with over 16 years of experience in the performing and audiovisual arts. As the Director of Fundación Cultural Ojo de Agua, Emilce is deeply committed to artistic creation, cultural empowerment, and symbolic reparation for survivors of violence. Under her leadership, the foundation has developed innovative educational and creative processes for children, youth, and rural communities in Colombia, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage, collective memory, and ecological awareness. Emilce has produced a wide range of community-based theatrical works, films, and audiovisual projects that highlight the wisdom of Indigenous communities and rural traditions.
Beatriz Camargo Estrada
Teatro Itinerante Del Sol
Beatriz is the visionary founder and director of Teatro Itinerante Del Sol, an esteemed Colombian theatre company known for its profound connection to ceremonial and ritual theatre - coining the unique style of Bio-Drama and a way of knowing and practicng arts as a form of deep celebration of earth. With a career spanning over decades, Beatriz has dedicated her life to exploring the intersections of art, spirituality, and cultural heritage. Her work draws deeply from Indigenous wisdom and the natural world, fostering a unique approach to performance that integrates ancient traditions with contemporary expressions. Teatro Itinerante Del Sol serves as a creative sanctuary where artists and communities gather to celebrate the Earth through artistic and pedagogical activities
Maestra Cecilia
Colibri Temple
Granddaughter of curanderos from the region near Chavin, Maestra Cecilia is a researcher and teacher of the ancient Quechua culture of Conchucos Valley, Ancash, Peru. A revered medicine woman deeply rooted in the sacred knowledge and ancestral practices of her people. As the guardian and spiritual guide of Colibri Temple, Cecilia leads transformative healing ceremonies and retreats, working with the sacred plant medicine Tsunaq and offering profound insights into the ancient cosmology of the Andean culture.
Her teachings, passed down through generations focus on the deep connection between humanity and the Earth, guiding individuals toward healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Through her ceremonies, Cecilia creates sacred spaces that honor the land, spirit, and community, facilitating transformative experiences that help participants reconnect with their essence and the wisdom of nature.