The self and the chaos

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In this experimental choral workshop by artist Annie Wong, participants will be led through a series of contemplative and somatic exercises inspired by Audre Lorde’s essay, Uses of the Erotic: Erotic as Power.

“The erotic is a measure between the beginnings of our sense of self and the chaos of our strongest feelings.” — Audre Lorde, Uses of the Erotic: Erotic as Power

The erotic, as defined by Audre Lorde, is a chaotic desire fundamental to life. While situated in the self, it is also the spontaneous joy and spiritual exchange within the binds of friends and communities. Using methods from her choral-based projects, Annie will pay homage to friendships fostered through feminist practices. This workshop honours the power of the erotic as imagined in Lorde’s essay through exercises that attempt to move from a sense of self towards the collective chaos and spiritual power of the erotic.

This workshop is open to participants who identify as BIPOC or allies upon invitation from BIPOC attendees.

Note: Due to the level of instruction and content given in this workshop, participation is recommended for attendees ages 16 and over. Participants may be expected to sit on the floor or move between spaces according to their ability. Chairs will also be provided as needed. No previous experience with singing or being part of a choir is required.

*Events subject to change; for more up-to-date information, visit www.torontobiennial.org/whats-on.

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This Program is part of andbothwith_lively adjacencies + proximal intimacies a series of Public Programs taking place in and around Pamila Matharu’s installation tere naal | with you:

In the spirit of community-engaged place-making and liberatory practices that centre relational healing, artists and thinkers are invited to invoke, inspire and conjure solidarity-building through conversations, activations, and workshops. Pamila offers this series as an śaradhān̄jalī (homage) to her mentor, artist Winsom Winsom, honouring their on-going relationship with each other as artists and teachers.

Links

• Toronto Biennial of Art Calendar torontobiennial.org
• The self and the chaos Program page torontobiennial.org

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Toronto Biennial of Art

The Toronto Biennial of Art’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to everyone. A ten-week event every two years, the Biennial commissions artists to create new works for a city-wide exhibition in dialogue with Toronto’s diverse local contexts. Year-round public and learning programs bridge Biennials and invite intergenerational audiences to explore the ideas that inspire our events. Building upon past editions and offering new ways of seeing and listening, each Biennial connects people to spark meaningful dialogues and imagine new futures.

The Toronto Biennial of Art launched in 2019 and was a popular and critical success. The Biennial provides expanded understandings of contemporary art practices and is building a legacy of free, inclusive, and accessible contemporary arts programming in Toronto and surrounding communities.

As conversations about Truth and Reconciliation as well as inclusion, equity, and accessibility continue to evolve, the Biennial is committed to developing new ways of seeing and listening.