PROJECT UTOPIA
SUSTAIN FRAME X THE LINE LA
April 2023 // Los Angeles, CaliforniaA DAY OF PLAY AND CREATIVE ACTIVISM
Our hearts and minds can expand through creativity. It reveals to us our innermost selves. It enables individuality and personality to be recognized. It can aid in bringing what is already present within to the surface. Participation in the arts fosters a sense of community. It fosters interpersonal relationships and the development of cooperative and collaborative abilities. Giving voice to ideas, concepts, and worldviews through creative expression can be helpful — both for the individual and for others. A society that has lost touch with its creative side is a society that may be imprisoned. It broadens our horizons and can aid in tackling the elimination of injustices. ABOUT THE EVENT
Project Utopia transcended the bounds of a mere event, embodying a powerful testament to the power of community, creativity, and a shared dedication to forging a more sustainable and interconnected world. In collaboration with Line Hotel LA, Sustain Frame welcomed participants into a space brimming with opportunities for creativity and education, all meticulously designed to foster stillness and re-centering in their daily lives. Through practices aimed at self-centering, attendees developed healthier habits, enhancing their confidence and composure. This groundwork for inner peace empowered them to delve into and engage with community support models, paving the way for mutual aid and enhanced collective well-being. The initiative was a reflection of Sustain Frame's ongoing commitment to nurturing sustainable self-care and bolstering community resilience. The culmination of Project Utopia was marked by an intimate evening at The Line LA Hotel Apartment, featuring a panel discussion and a graze-style array of food options, further emphasizing the event's core message of unity and sustainable living.PROGRAM
Our Nature Studio: A Forest Therapy Experience
Led by Alyssa Benjamin participants delved into the heart of creativity and environmental stewardship. The workshop illuminated paths to experiencing oneself as an integral part of nature, highlighting the importance of heart-centered activism. Guided by the wisdom of plants, attendees explored their belonging and nurtured their relationships with the natural world, leaving them energized and empowered to enact positive change.Herb Club LA: A Wild Spring Salve Workshop
Andrea OF HERB CLUB guided guests through the creation of medicinal salves from 4:55 PM to 6:00 PM, utilizing the abundant wild weeds of spring. This hands-on workshop highlighted the curative properties of plantain, cleaver, and chickweed, offering remedies for common seasonal ailments. Participants left with their own salves, equipped with the knowledge to harness the healing power of nature.Sun Song: A Flower Potion Workshop
Saewon of Sun Song led an enchanting session introducing the magic of Flower Essences and the art of potion making. Attendees learned to communicate with plants on a somatic level, crafting personal flower potions that promised emotional and energetic harmony, connecting them more deeply with the spiritual essence of nature.
Gather + Graze: An Intimate Panel Discussion
A panel discussion in The Line LA Hotel Apartment, complemented by a graze-style assortment of artfully curated bites and presentations. Led by Krystal Frame, Camila B. Casañas, Imān Benét, and Maya Harrison, the conversation spanned topics from sustainability and herbalism to culinary arts and activism, offering insights into a holistic approach to environmental justice and community health.
Panel conversation led by:
Krystal Frame - Founder of Sustain Frame
Camila B. Casañas - Chef, Herbalist, Founder of Camila Creates
Imān Benét - Culinary Artist, Writer, Human Rights Activist, and Founder of Ritual Dinners
Maya Harrison - A chef, student of environmental justice, food activist, and co-founder of SEA + SOIL
