"My Name" is a video art piece that delves into the artist's self-presentation choices, juxtaposing them against the narratives of women who have endured sexual and moral violence in Brazil.
Similar to other South American nations colonized since the 1500s, Brazil perpetuates the myth of "miscegenation," resulting in a stark reality where the population is divided between privileged white, heteronormative individuals of Eurocentric descent, who possess the tools and strategies of domination, and the indigenous communities along with the Black population, forcibly brought from Africa and enslaved on Brazilian soil. These marginalized groups are often denied basic democratic rights and protections.
The brief presentation "My Name" exposes a fraction of the persistent abuses in 2024, highlighting two recent instances of violence against women in the country.
The translations and vocal versions were generated by AI. The idea is that the tools already being used worldwide for domination and the creation of fake news should also be employed in the creation of art to affirm vulnerable and marginalized groups.
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