Artist Talk: Teo Ala-Ruona
Where
Snellmania Main Lobby, Itä-Suomen yliopisto.
Yliopistonranta 8, 70210 Kuopio.
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Language
English.
The artist talk delves into the ways in which Etiological Hydro Disruption Report (EHDR) continues Ala-Ruona’s long-term artistic research into the connections between the trans body and ecological discourses.
Teo Ala-Ruona’s theory-driven practice examines the performing body both as a reflective surface and as an active agent in negotiating the effects of societal power structures and dismantling categories.
The artist talk delves into the ways in which the audio play Etiological Hydro Disruption Report (EHDR), premiering at the ANTI Festival, continues Ala-Ruona’s long-term artistic research into the connections between the trans body and ecological discourses. He critically examines scientific claims that suggest petrochemical residues in water systems influence the origins of transgender identity.