Resistant Bodies: The Intersections of Self and Health

Resistant Bodies: The Intersections of Self and Health

THIS PANEL IS PART OF THE RE:BUILDING RESILIENCE EXHIBITION.

Image incorporating work by the four panelists.

A cross-disciplinary discussion examining cultural and clinical standardizations of health and its impact on trans, queer, Black and/or disabled bodies. The panel includes artists Rochelle R, Van Lisa, Ivetta Sunyoung Kang and Sophie Dow, and is moderated by Gloria C. Swain.

Gloria C. Swain is a multidisciplinary Black MAD artist, activist and mental health advocate. Swain works within the mediums of installation, painting, performance, and photography. Her work challenges and connects intergenerational traumas to ongoing colonial violence and mental health. She has shown in Toronto, Manitoba, and Montreal. Swain holds a Community Arts certificate and master’s degree in environmental studies.

Instagram: @gloria_swain_artist 
https://glcarissa.tumblr.com
https://www.patreon.com/GloriaCSwain

SOPHIE
DOW
ARTIST
VAN
LISA
ARTIST
ROCHELLE
R
ARTIST
IVETTA
SUNYOUNG KANG
ARTIST
GLORIA C.
SWAIN
MODERATOR
  • Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm
Accessibility

ASL Interpreted, Open Captions, Active Listener

An Active Listener will be available Wed, Oct 21 from 1-3pm to support this program.
Your active listener for this program is Rodrigo.
You can connect with Rodrigo by phone (talk or text) at (343) 308-3266 or by email at greengoldlightyellow@gmail.com