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Whitby ON Canada
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Artist's Statement
In 2002 I was asked by a producer for CBC radio (the largest National radio station in Canada) to create a 2 minute sound piece, depicting what the events of September 11th sounded like to me. After sketching out some ideas for the piece, I collected my sounds (colors), grabbed my computer mouse (paint brush) and began editing/arranging the sounds on the screen (canvas). The end result was a piece called 'WAVE OF EVENTS', generated off one particular sketch that outlined the pulse of the event from beginning to end to future. The heartbeat and breathing are meant to become the emotional guide for the listener, while the ticking in the background is the second hand of a clock, that i feel is like a metronome to our lives...believing that our lives are like musical pieces. I could write more but i would prefer that you the listener interpret it for yourself. I hope you enjoy this piece. To quote my friend Aaron Paysley.."I never knew you could say so much, without saying anything at all."
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For well over a decade Sean Mauricette has been making his mark as an artist, musician, host and actor. Notable credits include Disney’s Jump In, starring Corbin Bleu, the Sonny Liston biopic Phantom Punch starring Ving Rhames and a highly coveted feature role in an episode of 12 Monkeys starring Aaron Stanford. Adding to his vast array of credits, Sean has authored and published his first children’s book entitled ‘A Name Just For You’. This heartfelt poem marks him and his wife’s journey to find the perfect name for their unborn son. In 2014 the gifted lyricist caught the attention of the historic Southern Poverty Law Centre. The esteemed civil rights organization is using Sean’s poems for their alternative-learning curriculum for teachers across the United States.
A graduate from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture, Sean was the first ever recipient of the Arts and Culture Award presented to him by the Black Students Association of the University of Toronto. Working in collaboration with the YMCA and Toronto Community Housing, Sean was the head architectural designer for a one of a kind support centre for young fathers located in the Toronto area as well as the Jane and Finch Centre for Green Change and the Black Creek Community Health Centre expansion project. The recipient of more than 20 awards, in 2012 Sean was presented with the Medal of Appreciation from the United Nations Association of Canada for his work as a motivational speaker.
After spending years as a motivational speaker, Sean branched out and began presenting to corporations. His talk “Dismantling Racial Bias In The Workplace,” focuses on how to address anti-Black racism in the workplace and offers collaborative solutions on how to dismantle racial bias. Sean’s unique and multi-faceted approach to these sensitive topics is delivered in a conversational and relatable way that encourages connections for inclusion.
The Founder and Director of Laying Foundations Together (LFT), Sean has helped several national and multinational companies take major strides in reaching their Diversity and Equity goals for a more inclusive workplace.
Through performing, lecturing, and mentoring, Sean continues to cement his role as an active leader in the global community.