Blood Memory Interactive App Launches In Central Park, Plymouth, UK

Blood Memory XR sonic occupation app is now LIVE in Central Park, Plymouth, UK as part of STTLMNT and can be engaged on the land right where our on-site Settlement encampment would have been!

Blood Memory XR aims to connect Native and non-Native people to stories of the land, language, songs, and teachings from Indigenous perspectives. Through these, the artists hope to invigorate a sense of responsibility to protect land, water and the climate.

Blood memory has been created by STTLMNT participating artists Stina Hamlin and Jade Begay and is produced by Tracy Rector with illustrations by Chief Lady Bird.

When asked about the project launch by Plymouth based collaborators The Conscious Sisters, Stina said: "I am excited for this iteration of our project, that can withstand the pandemic, while also inspiring and healing our audience and us as artists.

"Using this app will allow us to still 'occupy' spaces sonically when our physical presence isn't possible. We wouldn’t have thought of this in this way if we weren’t in quarantine, so I feel energised that something beautiful has come out of these hard times."

Jade added: "While I am saddened that we are not able to showcase the VR portion of this project to the community of Plymouth, this audio version enables us to engage with Plymouth and countless others across the globe.

"I am thrilled at the idea that people from the UK can hear how my people from the Southwest relate to the land and vice versa. My hope is that these stories advance visibility and empathy for why we fight to protect our sacred places."

Read more about the UK Blood Memory app launch on the Mayflower 400 site

Learn more about Blood Memory and download the app HERE

Central Park, Plymouth, UK w/ Blood Memory app & The Conscious Sisters