Building a temporary community that breaks the isolation of illness.
The project functions as a series of workshops leading to a public presentation. It avoids the clinical "gaze" often cast upon mental health, focusing instead on:
Ana Borralho and João Galante’s project is a powerful intersection of contemporary performance, social practice, and mental health advocacy. Developed for the 2021 edition of the BoCA (Biennial of Contemporary Arts), this initiative challenges the traditional boundaries of the stage to amplify the voices of those living with mental illness. The Core Concept
Participants are the authors of their own narratives.
