Spells

In the hollow of this hour

We call on metamorphic power

On air and rock and sky within

And from this place again begin

Reset Rekindle Recycle Renew

Transform this moment and queer it as new

From 2021 – 2023, Spells was Odd Meridian’s annual incantation for peace during Asian Heritage Month, in partnership with Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. While spellcasters improvised movement and music, audiences witnessed, roamed the garden, and joined in sending healing prayers into the world.

Spellcasters 2023

Justin Calvadores, Ralph Escamillan, Lisa Mariko Gelley, Kage, Ziyian Kwan, Juolin Lee, Dan Loan, Hana Rutka, Victor Vân Tran, Shana Wolfe, Sarah Wong

Spellcasters 2022

Justin Calvadores, Shion Skye Carter, Ralph Escamillan, Marisa Gold, Jo Hirabayashi, Kage, Ziyian Kwan, Juolin Lee

Spellcasters 2021

Justin Calvadores, Shion Skye Carter, Marisa Gold, Lisa Mariko Gelley, Kage, Ziyian Kwan, Peggy Lee, Kelly McInnes, Rianne Svelnis, Sarah Wong

⇢ Watch the Spells companion video, Spells For Chinatown

Funders, Partners

Canada Council for the Arts

British Columbia Arts Council

Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Powell Street Festival