HOPE ON ICE

HOPE will begin the night with a debut showing of visual artist Jeffrey A'Hearn's vivid and comprehensive series of oil paintings entitled, PANTHEON OF THE GODS; an introduction to the HOPE and inspiration behind this beautiful and provocative mixed media arts extravaganza uniting talent from across the arts and Canada. When I was a child I was afraid of the dark. Now I'm a mother and I'm afraid for my child. War, revenge, poverty, opulence, suffering, hate, pollution, discrimination… Deep down in my heart I want to believe and hope things will get better for the generations to come. In every moment we have the ability to change our reality. I dream of a better world, a world where respect for differences will make us united. HOPE is the story of a mother who worries about her own child and the generations to come. She shares her fear that living in a world of peace and harmony is not possible. HOPE is her vision of a world and the events within that touch her sadly and deeply, but mostly it is her story of courage and keeping faith in HOPE. HOPE tells a story, through a universe of music, visual art, dance, opera, children and the grace of artists on ice, of what we have been doing with our world, and what is possible… if we keep the strength and courage of our convictions, love and… HOPE. ARCTIC-ART presents a celebration of hopes dreams and love on ice. An inspiring story that will reach deeply into your heart. Starring: A figure skating legend, Donald Jackson, 1962 World Champion The first triple lutz ever completed in World competition Guest starring: Joannie Rochette, World Vice-Champion 2009 and 5 times Canadian champion Gary Beacom: 1988 world professional champion Emmanuelle Balmori: skating acrobat, aerial lyra act on ice A Vision of HOPE Artistic Director Stéphane Vachon, a creative Canadian professional figure skater, visual artist and choreographer, is joined by a cast of 14 highly talented skating artists and 5 children from across the country in this innovative and modern multi-media show that transcends cultures and borders in its vision of the world as a global village. The expression of self through individual and collective experiences for the good of all is at the heart of the vision of HOPE. The threat of nuclear war, pollution and poverty is transformed into respect, caring, peace… HOPE. As the stars perform on ice through ballet dancing and acrobatic art, the story unfolds on giant screen with Jeffrey A’ Hearn’s Male Gods with multimedia projection and live performances by mezzo-soprano Kristin Hoff and pianist composer Antoine Joubert. With HOPE, Stéphane Vachon wants to express the HOPE of a new world utilizing multi-media arts. He says, "HOPE means using all your resources for the greater good only if we unite our forces and talents all together is a better future possible". HOPE is a journey of Stéphane Vachon's experiences, people who have influenced him and friends that came along on his creative journey. Deciding to not just express a new vision with the arts and figure skating, Stéphane Vachon is contributing in a positive way by expressing himself and touching other people's hearts deeply. HOPE, an art gallery, multimedia, musicians, opera, dancers, acrobats & internationally renowned skaters and artists on ice.
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HOPE will begin the night with a debut showing of visual artist Jeffrey A'Hearn's vivid and comprehensive series of oil paintings entitled, PANTHEON OF THE GODS; an introduction to the HOPE and inspiration behind this beautiful and provocative mixed media arts extravaganza uniting talent from across the arts and Canada.

When I was a child I was afraid of the dark.
Now I'm a mother and I'm afraid for my child.
War, revenge, poverty, opulence, suffering, hate, pollution, discrimination…

Deep down in my heart I want to believe and hope things will get better for the generations to come.

In every moment we have the ability to change our reality.

I dream of a better world, a world where respect for differences will make us united.

HOPE is the story of a mother who worries about her own child and the generations to come.
She shares her fear that living in a world of peace and harmony is not possible.

HOPE is her vision of a world and the events within that touch her sadly and deeply, but mostly it is her story of courage and keeping faith in HOPE.

HOPE tells a story, through a universe of music, visual art, dance, opera, children and the grace of artists on ice, of what we have been doing with our world, and what is possible… if we keep the strength and courage of our convictions, love and… HOPE.

ARCTIC-ART presents a celebration of hopes dreams and love on ice.
An inspiring story that will reach deeply into your heart.

Starring:
A figure skating legend, Donald Jackson, 1962 World Champion
The first triple lutz ever completed in World competition

Guest starring:
Joannie Rochette, World Vice-Champion 2009 and 5 times Canadian champion
Gary Beacom: 1988 world professional champion
Emmanuelle Balmori: skating acrobat, aerial lyra act on ice

A Vision of HOPE

Artistic Director Stéphane Vachon, a creative Canadian professional figure skater, visual artist and choreographer, is joined by a cast of 14 highly talented skating artists and 5 children from across the country in this innovative and modern multi-media show that transcends cultures and borders in its vision of the world as a global village.
The expression of self through individual and collective experiences for the good of all is at the heart of the vision of HOPE. The threat of nuclear war, pollution and poverty is transformed into respect, caring, peace… HOPE.
As the stars perform on ice through ballet dancing and acrobatic art, the story unfolds on giant screen with Jeffrey A’ Hearn’s Male Gods with multimedia projection and live performances by mezzo-soprano Kristin Hoff and pianist composer Antoine Joubert.

With HOPE, Stéphane Vachon wants to express the HOPE of a new world utilizing multi-media arts. He says, "HOPE means using all your resources for the greater good only if we unite our forces and talents all together is a better future possible". HOPE is a journey of Stéphane Vachon's experiences, people who have influenced him and friends that came along on his creative journey. Deciding to not just express a new vision with the arts and figure skating, Stéphane Vachon is contributing in a positive way by expressing himself and touching other people's hearts deeply.

HOPE, an art gallery, multimedia, musicians, opera, dancers, acrobats & internationally renowned skaters and artists on ice.