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LasTesis
LASTESIS (styled all in capital letters) are a Chilean interdisciplinary, intersectional and trans-inclusive feminist collective, whose members are Sibila Sotomayor Van Rysseghem, Daffne Valdés Vargas and Paula Cometa Stange. Sotomayor and Valdés are from a theater background, while Cometa from a background in design and history. The collective’s name embodies the group's interest in promoting the tesis (theses) of important feminist thinkers, such as Silvia Federici and Rita Segato, in their performances. LASTESIS direct their performances toward institutionalized sexual violence against women committed by police, government officials, and other systems of power. An important component of LASTESIS’ anti-patriarchal art is their choreography: distinct movements that transition as each song unfolds in front of the audience and which engage the audience. The collective is most prominently known for their performance of “Un Violador en tu Camino” (A Rapist in Your Path), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Rapist In Your Path
"A Rapist in Your Path" ( es, Un violador en tu camino), also known as "The Rapist Is You" ( es, El violador eres tú), is a Chilean feminism, feminist performance art, performance piece that originated in 2019 to protest violence against women. The performance has garnered international attention and has been staged in various locations including Latin America, the United States, and Europe. Developed by the Valparaíso feminist collective LasTesis, the piece draws inspiration from the work of Rita Segato. Lyrics and choreography The performance takes its name from the slogan ''Un amigo en tu camino'' ("A Friend Along Your Path"), which was used by Carabineros de Chile in the 1990s. The lyrics of the original Chilean version of "Un violador en tu camino" include a verse from the Chilean police anthem, ''Orden y Patria'' ("Order and Homeland"), which addresses a young girl and suggests that her Carabinero lover is watching over her. These references serve as direct criticisms of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |