Intentions is an immersive, sound-led gathering, guided by Maxine Pennington and devoted to nurturing the heart, soul, and body. Weaving musical and spiritual tonalities, it opens a shared field where presence, collective stillness, and inner movement can unfold. Attuned to lunar cycles and the natural living world, these gatherings invite deeper connection with nature, one another, and the subtle inner landscape.
This edition unfolds at the Spring Equinox, a turning point in the solar year when day and night stand in equilibrium and the seasonal cycle turns toward renewal. Following winter’s inward phase, this moment marks the return of growth, movement, and light — a transition mirrored in human rhythms. Aligned with the New Moon, it offers a space to listen for what is ready to begin and to move into the coming season with intention and care.
Taking place as part of Bisila Noha: Ile Ọkàn (House of the Soul) exhibition, the gathering unfolds in dialogue with themes of ritual, spirit, and our relationship to the natural world. Sound becomes a subtle thread connecting inner and outer landscapes, echoing the exhibition’s exploration of communion with land, memory, and the unseen.
Rather than a performance to watch, Intentions is a shared atmosphere to inhabit. Sound and subtle shifts in energy guide participants through a contemplative journey — from grounding in the body and the present moment, to inner listening, and toward a renewed sense of connection with self, community, and the cycles that hold us.
This session is guided by Maxine Pennington, founder of Intentions, through a carefully curated DJ set designed to hold and support this shared space. She is also the composer of the exhibition’s soundscape, extending the sonic environment of the gallery into this live experience.
Schedule
6:30 PM – Doors open | Dry Bar open for Drinks
7 - 8 PM – DJ set
A non-alcoholic bar will be open throughout the evening, serving a range of OmVed Cordials and refreshing botanical drinks. There will be snacks available to purchase.
Come and be part of an evening where art, ecology, and sound converge in the warmth of our Barn.
About Maxine Pennington:
Maxine is an artist, curator, and intuitive guide whose practice moves fluidly between sound, visual art, and storytelling. Her work explores presence, devotion, and the subtle threads connecting inner and outer worlds, guiding people into deeper listening and connection through shared creative experiences. She is the founder of Intentions, a devotional sound gathering, and Irane Gagben, a creative sanctuary in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt. Through these spaces, she creates environments for contemplation, connection, and inner transformation.Her work is rooted in listening — to land, atmosphere, and collective feeling — approaching creativity as an offering and an ongoing dialogue between the visible and unseen. Maxine has curated numerous sound gatherings in London, including at Camden Art Centre, and hosts a monthly residency on Radio Alhara.
https://extensiveconversations.com/ @maxinepennn
About OmVed Gardens:
A garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.
As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.
We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.
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