Feminist Research Performance Project

“I know what I used to think of it as, which is looking at women in a
society that is defined by a patriarchy and finding a place for women to
fight against that patriarchy…” Leena Raudvee

How does one define Feminism? What is a Feminist? What does a Feminist do?
How do you become a Feminist? These are just a few of the questions that we
asked each other when presented with the challenge of performing Feminist
culture. As self-proclaimed Feminists we have our individual narratives to
answer our initial questions. As Feminists of different generations and
varied cultures we’re interested in answering these questions with specific
reference to the ‘now’. Since the inception of a Feminist culture many
theories have circulated, many discussions have been had, and we now feel
that it is time for a re-defining and/or re-culturing of our understanding
of Feminist culture as it exists today.

As performance artists, a core element in each of our practices is the act
of collaboration. With this in mind, we are taking an investigative
approach and putting out this open call for responses to our key question:
What instructions can you give for a Feminist action?

We ask that you provide us with instructions for a Feminist action that we
may choose to interpret and perform. Please send instructions to Leena
Raudvee and Erika DeFreitas at the following email address:
erika [dot] leena [at] gmail [dot] com with the subject: Action.

Our documentation of performed actions will be on exhibit at XPACE Culture
Centre during the WIAprojects symposium Performing Feminist Culture, held
on November 6, 2010.

Please send your instructions for a Feminist action to
erika [dot] leena [at] gmail [dot] com with the subject: ACTION.

DEADLINE: As soon as possible! No later than Sept. 15, 2010