Why Bodies?
Our physical bodies are where we reside for our entire lives yet societal norms place more value on bodies based on gender, race, ableism, sexual orientation, size, and age. Feelings of displacement and unworthiness are common and for marginalized bodies, these experiences are heightened to a level that creates real harm.
The Project
Embodied Rebirth aims to bridge systems of oppression to the very real, lived experiences of marginalized individuals to create empathy, while also challenging us to become aware of the ways we unintentionally cause harm through our internalized biases and beliefs.
Through disembodied portraits of women at different stages of their journey towards self-acceptance, this project aims to demonstrate a path towards healing where collectively, we can learn to create brave spaces where all bodies are valued.
"Body terrorism is a hideous tower whose primary support beam is the belief that there is a hierarchy of bodies. We uphold the system by internalizing this hierarchy and using it to situate our own value and worth in the world."
SONYA RENEE TAYLOR
Interested in participating?
If you are a BIPOC woman living in a marginalized body, please click on the button below to complete the form on Google Forms.
Please note that this project will include disembodied portraits (no head) in undergarments and will include interviews and/or writing exercises.
Have questions? Contact Judy at webelongseattle@gmail.com.
ARE YOU AN ARTIST WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE?
The show is scheduled for 2027 (TBA) and will include a group exhibition for artists, particularly installation/3D or art that can be interacted with. In addition, this project seeks poets/writers who can speak to the experience of living in marginalized bodies. Reach out to Judy at webelongseattle@gmail.com.
This project is made possible with a grant from the Northwest Film Forum's Collective Power Fund, funded through the Warhol Foundation regional regranting program.