Soundwalk #4

The Sounds of Wellness

with Andrés Porras Verwaayen

 

Sunday, February 19th 3-4:30pm

This walk is about examining the sounds that we hear, and consider the different ways that it affects our mental health. We'll explore questions like "How does the sound of passing cars make us feel?" and  "How does the sound of nature make us feel?"

By exploring a built environment that prefers cars, we can examine our experiences next to a busy freeway as a pedestrian and compare it to our experience in a vehicle. Come along for a calm and (hopefully) enjoyable journey of sound! 

We will start our journey in the Northland Best Buy Parking lot, make our way to Dalhousie station, and return via Vienna road to our starting location. 

 

Andrés Porras Verwaayen

Andrés Porras Verwaayen is a multimedia artist who also works as a teacher. In both careers, issues around mental health are always top of mind for him. He creates art that centers around resiliency and overcoming adversity. 

 

Accessibility

The proposed route will begin in the Northland Best Buy Parking lot, will continue over the pedestrian overpass, through Dalton Park’s Bike Path, towards Dalhousie Station, into Varsity Ravine Park, then returning back to the Northland Best Buy Parking lot via Vienna Drive, and across the Crowchild Trail/ Shaganappi Overpass. 

The entire walk is wheelchair/cane friendly, and the artist is open to adjusting the walk on the day-of to accommodate the pacing of our unique group of participants. 

 

Health and Safety

The walk will happen snow or sunshine, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing and perhaps bring a warm drink of your choice in a thermos.

Masks are not required; we welcome you whether you choose to wear a mask or not.