Niya B | Ekdysis
In Greek mythology, the seer Tiresias was allegedly transformed into a woman for seven years for disturbing two copulating snakes on Mount Cyllene. Niya B re-reads this myth from an eco-transfeminist lens through ritual performances, workshops, and sonic explorations. The project is called ‘Ekdysis’ – the biological term referring to the process of shedding the external layer of the skin in reptiles. Counteracting the traditional, patriarchal way of manufacturing history, Niya B engages with her own autobiography to re-envision this metamorphosis as a transgender mythopoesis, which is directly affected by ecology, the feminine/Other, and the non-human.
'Ekdysis' is an ongoing project, which is displayed through live actions, moving image, and installations. In this iteration, Ekdysis manifests as a single-channel video following an autoethnographic journey in the land that holds the mythological events of metamorphosis.
22-23 MAY 2021
EXHIBITION AND LIVE SCREENING @ UGLY DUCK
For this event at Ugly Duck, the video will be screened as part of an exhibition.
There will be 25 visitors per slots of 1.5h
The venue is very large to facilitate social distancing and is fully accessible
* Covid Measures *
-Face coverings will be required to enter the venue
-Hand sanitiser will be given to participants on arrival and departure.
-The event is happening indoors and the screening is seated.
-The video lasts approx. 40min and will be screened once for every slot. Visitors will have another 40min to see the exhibition.
Get in touch with the venue for any additional information.
Tickets (£3.83):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/niya-b-ekdysis-tickets-150577871467
1 JUNE 2021
ONLINE SCREENING @ FRINGE!
For those who cannot visit the show on 22 and 23 May, Ekdysis will also be screened online on Tuesday, 1 June in partnership with FRINGE! Queer Film & Arts Fest.
Please register for the online screening here (FREE):
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/6214/fringe-present-ekdysis
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