“When your home is changing, how do you stick to your life’s purpose?”
The Species
Critically endangeredRed Wolf
Northern Long‑Eared Bat
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Multidisciplinary artist Dominique Francis Grogan explores this question from the perspective of some of America’s most critically endangered species — working alongside naturalists to source recent field recordings, weaving their stories into a completely self‑produced 25‑minute solo opera of provocative arias and a never‑before‑heard musical identity.
The Stakes
The Trump administration has proposed redefining the word “harm” in the 1973 Endangered Species Act — so that habitat destruction no longer legally counts as harming an endangered animal.
Science is clear: destroying habitat is indirectly killing animals and entire ecosystems. Yet INSTINCT AND EXTINCT also holds space for beauty — the musical hums, flutters, coos, and calls of these creatures and their habits. You will be reminded of the stunning rhythm and rhyme of mother nature.
Dominique
Francis Grogan
An award‑winning artist originally from Portland, Oregon, now living in Brooklyn, NY. Coming from a classical background, they dove into music production, activism, and songwriting around 2020 — a journey that led them to the otherworldly and genre‑defying e‑voque.
They use their vocal training to create ambient atmospheres with stunning layering and harmonies, while the production moves between fuzzy and poignant, drawing from genres like shoegaze, baroque pop, and experiential composition.
A deep love of nature and conservation is often the central focus of their projects, shows, and installations. Dominique has over 25 releases to date. Their piece LIQUESCENT premiered last summer on Governors Island for a three‑month run, also exploring climate change and animal rights.