Unwelcome Intrusions: The Dark Side of Nightlife
Oil painting, film, video projection, sewing, sound, and installation
1:27 min
2024
I aim tell the important yet haunting narrative of going out with friends for a night of enjoyment, only to confront unwarranted violation. It explores the all-too-common scenario where individuals, including myself, find themselves subjected to violation while amidst a crowd. Regrettably, such invasive acts have become normalized, perpetuated by dismissive responses such as "then don't dress like that," "cover up," or the demoralizing "you had it coming," effectively gaslighting the victim.
Through the medium of contemporary and interdisciplinary art, I aim to amplify this narrative, striving to be the voice for countless women who encounter similar "non-severe" yet deeply unsettling situations. I aim to construct an immersive environment that fosters empathy towards those who endure such experiences and are dismissed.
This multimedia installation invites viewers to inhabit a firsthand, third-party perspective, immersing them in the disheartening transformation of what should have been a joyous celebration into a haunting testament to the pervasiveness of predatory behaviour.
