EXHIBITION OF VISIONS (2023)
All Women + Unite
All+ Women Unite: Womanhood knows no boundaries, and women worldwide are fearlessly fighting for their rights, finding inspiration in the seemingly boundless freedom and liberty enjoyed by their American counterparts. However, beneath the surface, a quiet and incremental erosion of women's rights is unfolding in America, subtly challenging the very essence of female freedoms.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Brady Wolchansky
When an alluring bachelorette’s emotional transformation gains control so does her physical metamorphosis as well, unbeknownst to her suitors.
My Body Is Stronger Than One
Erica Felicella
Since the conservative takeover of the supreme court women's and LGBTQIA+’s rights have been attacked and in some cases removed entirely. As a woman and a lesbian I have felt hopeless and weary of the battle that has to continue and and in some cases begin again. The reality is when women and women identifying folx come together we can stand and move through these unsure times together. Yes there is power in one and when that one becomes millions the message can be deafening to those who oppose it. We walk wearing the marks of this opposition but we are many. From the darkness there shall be light.
TeX and the Tripl3 Thr3tz
Kirschen TeX Wolford
The concept of this performance is to create an experience that is heartfelt and long lasting through live instrumentation.
Performing with Jason Purcell to the tune of Mehdi Yarahi's latest song, "Roosarito."
Shahrzad Hamzeh
Resembling a mere piece of fabric, it might appear innocuous. Sometimes, it's worn by women as a stylish accessory. Yet, in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the roosari holds significance beyond aesthetics – it embodies a force more potent than fashion. It stands as a representation of oppression, a weight so heavy that its removal could lead to imprisonment. Amidst this reality, I found myself yearning for the warmth of sunlight on my hair. But every such desire was met with the weight of mandated attire, a garment that symbolized all the restrictions imposed upon me as a woman. It silenced my unspoken protests, forced me to avert my gaze, and curtailed my very voice. In this context, girls were confined to silence, and forbidden from dancing, from experiencing love, and from expressing desires openly. However, in the face of these constrictions, I've chosen a different path. Defying the expectations that the piece of cloth embodies, I dance – an act of opposition, a rebellion against its oppressive implications.
Sick and (Lemon) Twisted
Tamitha Barbosa Curiel
This performance seeks to hold a mirror to the relentless hoops women have to navigate in their pursuit of healthcare, particularly when they are primary caregivers for others, and especially when they care for children with special needs. The artwork blends elements from the childhood toy Lemon Twist with paperwork, medical books, and pill bottles to depict the challenges faced by women within the failing healthcare system. The performance aims to shed light on the impact of these struggles on women’s health, especially artists, who often lack access to proper healthcare and face additional caregiving responsibilities that detrimentally affect their well-being.
Ghost of the Lady of the Moon’s Heels
Taylor Alex Hayden
This spoken-word piece surfaces hardships of women's safety and objectification.
FEATURED FILMS
Star Spangled Banner, 2023
Carmen Menza
Millions of women and girls across the United States have suffered an alarming deterioration in access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, following the US Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion in June 2022. Our right to bodily and reproductive autonomy is deeply grounded in the U.S. Constitution and our decisions about childbearing are grounded in the federal constitutional rights of privacy and liberty. Now is not the time to be quiet. If we do not speak then who?
The Waiting Room
Danielle Georgiou
"The Waiting Room," a short film, is a meditation on the body and the overall loss of bodily autonomy that women face. The threat is always present; a looming shadow. Five women strut through a liminal space, flaunting a synthetic silhouette of power. Each body negotiates a deal with the other, weight and pressure their only currency.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton &
Tahirih Qurratul-Ayn
Katrin Fallah
Presents two videos about two women during the 19th century who had very broad influence in society, and they are recognized as leaders of the women's movement in history. One in the west, and one in the East, and both emerged around the same year in 1848.
Sacred Chains
Niloo Jalilvand
"Sacred Chains" delves into the universal theme of religious extremism as an insidious form of tyranny. Through abstract storytelling and evocative imagery, the film confronts the viewer with the dangers of blind faith, showing how extreme devotion can become a cage that not only entraps the believer but also those around them. Regardless of creed, this film unflinchingly portrays the psychological and societal toll of dogmatic beliefs, challenging us to consider the blurred lines between piety and oppression.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Alisa Eykills
Carmen Menza
Emily LaCour
Erica Felicella
Fari Rahimi
Gina Bender Kern
Goran Maric
Haley Ryan
Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Wester
Kaysie Ellingson
Kristin Colaneri
Maryam Takalou
Mari Hidalgo King
Melissa James
Niloo Jalilvand
Ramak Baghie
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