On June 26, 2010, I found myself kneeling in front of a giant, golden cross, as the souls of Haiti earthquake victims passed through my frantic, swirling hands onto a blank canvas, in a multi-colored expression of strength and humility at Saint John’s Church. While transmitting the whisper of ghosts in a choir of Light Workers singing, “Haiti Will Rise”, I channeled the heartfelt conviction of a small nation, that fought slavery and won, into an artistic statement of hope.
Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo Vaca II MAMM Jamming At Saint Johns Church.
I heard wavelengths and frequencies in bright colors, as the spotlight shone on the Modern Art Music Movement™ fusing art and music to tell stories on a blank canvas that document the wisdom of ages, in the form of modern-art-gonzo-journalism, in front of a large multi-cultural audience, gathered peacefully, inside a Holy place of worship.
Leo Casino and Victor-Hugo Vaca II perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
As I channeled the wisdom of ages and felt the word think emerge under a cross emerging from a perfect circle, I saw eternity and realized why art transcends politics, religion, gender and race. In nature, art is, because art is life.
The word, “Think”, emerges beneath the golden cross as the Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo creates modern-art-gonzo-journalism on the alter of Saint Johns Church with Leo Casino in front of a live audience as film crews document the Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) event.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo paints under cross on alter of St. John’s Church.
As I worked to raise hope and money under the sign of the cross, I thought of the road to redemption and how easy it is to lose faith, in the day to day struggle, of our human condition. Song elevated my spirit to capture, in art form, the beautiful chaos that surrounds us all, in an attempt to awaken the realization that our souls are eternally connected in the multi-universe.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo shares stage with Leo Casino, Fabian Dominique & Friends at St. John’s Church Modern Art Music Movement™ MAMM Jam for Haiti.
When introduced, on stage during performances I am often invited to participate as part of the band during the encore. For me, it is a dreaded highlight because I am introverted off-stage and do not consider myself worthy of performing, as a musician who plays piano, drums, guitar and sings with such music industry legends but on stage I am the Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo and I realize the show must go on, so I throw fear and insecurity aside to immerse myself in the moment, thus becoming the confident artist musician.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo overcomes stage-fright to become part of the band, with Fabian Dominique, Leo Casino and El Electrico, on percussion, at Saint John’s Church.
When I find myself singing a hit song on stage with musicians that have sold millions of records around the world, I am too stunned to be nervous and overwhelmingly relieved when I recognize the song enough to know the lyrics and beat.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo interacts with audience from the alter of St. John’s Church.
When given the opportunity to speak in front of crowds, I try to keep things real but I also try to keep things positive, by reminding everyone that, everything is everything and nothing is nothing. Nothing is by chance. We are all connected. Live, love, flow. Shine.
Chris Phashion, Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo Vaca II and Leo Casino at St. John’s MAMM Jam to benefit Haiti.
Some think it is ironic that the creator of “Crackhead Jesus: The Movie” has spoken before audiences at places of worship. I don’t, because the inspiration for the award-winning film was, “Redemption: The Story of The Crackhead Jesus Trials”, a modern day parable for the Lied To Generation based on actual events, which I created to promote The Golden Rule and promulgate compassionate wealth.
The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo sandwiched between a sage man and Muse.
Leo Casino and Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
Leo Casino and Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
Leo Casino and Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
Leo Casino and Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
Leo Casino and Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo perform a Modern Art Music Movement™(MAMM) to help build a hospital in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake.
“An artists’ life consists of sex, parties and lucid intervals of recognition, within the zeitgeist, communicated through conscious effort and action.” – Victor-Hugo Vaca II