PROJECTS
22 ROOMS is a collaboration between vocalist/composer Jessie Rivest and dancer Hailey McCloskey. Drawing inspiration from a random selection of tarot cards, the artists explore archetypes through sound and movement, bringing them to life, and exploring their depth and interconnectedness.
PSOUNDS is an immersive public art exhibition that reimagines everyday spaces as portals to multiple POVs or “points of sound”. Jessie Rivest invites the community to explore sound through interactive QR codes placed at various Kelowna locations. By scanning these codes, participants can listen to curated soundscapes and stories, as well as contribute their own recordings from the surrounding environment.
An amateur comedy group in Kelowna, BC with all comedy sketches written and performed by local goofballs. Similar to the format of Saturday Night Live, Sketch Us plays with themes of relationships, quirky characters, collaborative storytelling, and misdirection.
VOICE OF JOOPITER
voice of joopiter is an avatar of Jessie Rivest who channels expansive songs, messages, and noises from the cosmos. These vocal transmissions are a combinessence, drawing from an infinite number of archetypes including planets, guides, ancestors, and angels, primarily in light language.
CELESTIAL FOREST
This new meditation/ambient style band features Jessie Rivest on vocals and Connor Hargreaves on hand pan, flute, drum, or guitar. They are sometimes joined by other sound healers, friends, and instrumentalists, sharing intuitive song to raise the frequency.
SOUND WALKS
Not your average walk in the park! These intentional walks are a form of meditation and connection with sound, nature, and each other. These small group or private walks start with an intention and use techniques to deepen into new states of consciousness. You may get a message from a tree, an animal guide, or even that thing you've been waiting for clarity on.
"Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation" - Rumi
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PAST PROJECTS
OUT OF OUR HANDS
Multidisciplinary Networking Party
2015 - Toronto, ON
A dynamic event featuring music, art, poetry, and interactive performances. Guests connected through a creative "network net," shared ideas, and enjoyed artful food, drinks, and community inspiration.
Curated by Jessie Rivest.
ARTS ARRIVE
A Newcomer's Guide to Toronto Arts
2016 - Toronto, ON
A guidebook designed to make Toronto’s arts scene accessible to newcomers, showcasing diverse organizations and free or affordable cultural experiences across the city. Featured in Toronto Metro news, over 1,000 copies were distributed to community centres throughout the GTA. Created by: Colleen Munro, Adam Moffatt, Camille Dziewurski, Jessie Rivest, and Elizabeth Ferguson.
SMILE BECAUSE THIS IS REAL
Image Poetry Series
2015 - Toronto, ON
A collaboration blending poetry and photography, featuring seven poems paired with evocative images. The series inspired lyrics for Toronto musicians and was used to promote events like Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's "Guilty Pleasures" cabaret fundraiser.
Directed by Jessie Rivest in partnership with photographer Tamica Marcano.