NATURE INSPIRED A/V

ENCHANTMENT 2014 - celebrating the magic in nature … Funded by Arts Council England and supported by Newcastle City Council.  Premiered at BALTIC.  See MAGIC IN BYKER for public engagement film.

MAJESTIC STAR IS BORN - Created during the lockdown with the hope of sending healing energy to Mother Earth and peaceful, hopeful vibes to people and animals.  Soundtrack incorporates Nicola Zena's Consciousness Tuning™  sound therapy principles and has been proven to help with insomnia, anxiety and hyperactivity.

PURE CHIMES INDULGENCE - Sound Design incorporates Nicola Zena's Consciousness Tuning™ composition principles and was designed to help with anxiety and study/focus.  Video is a blissful celebration of the magic in nature. 

DANCES WITH DOLPHINS 2022 - a homage to the magical dolphins and whales we have the honour of sharing our planet with.  Clip from a longer audio visual work in progress "Aquamarine Dream" .... watch this space......

SHINING STAR 2022 - Experimenting with poetic words and magical video with the aim of uplifting and inspiring the viewer.

THE EAGLE 2023 - Poetic words to positive video encouraging the viewer to shine in their joy and live life with a unique dance.

GRACE OF A SWAN 2012 - Footage captured at Gosforth Nature Reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Animation character design by Nicola Zena and animated by Chloe Rodham.  Developing processes and style for Enchantment project.

SOUL SEEKER 2002 - Lyrics inspired by an astrological reading from Diana Garland.  Visuals by sister Kelly-Anne.  Nicola Zena appears as the blue alien woman along with other friends, filmed at Jesmond Dene in Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East coast with Kelly (prism)'s magical visual touch.

REFLECTIONS 2010 - Labspace - 1 week residency at Dance City developing new ideas in dance/music/film/performance.  Filmed by Garner Harris, edited by Nicola Zena - music by Salad Butty and A String Thing

SUNNY DAY - Lyrics inspired by a dream....beats inspired by an Indian Summer, uplifting, positive and colourful.