Mammary Mountain – Artist talk
Tara Baoth Mooney, Maf’j Alvarez & Camille Baker
Saturday 2nd December, 2pm – 3pm
NEoN Digital Arts Workshop & Event Space
We are delighted to invite you to join us for a unique artist talk with Tara Baoth Mooney, Maf’j Alvarez & Camille Baker. The three artists will talk about their new work, Mammary Mountain, and share incredible stories, delving into the unique perspective it offers in empowering women and bringing to light the often overlooked struggles they face.
Mammary Mountain is an intimate performative experience that explores ‘dis-ease’ within the body through the experience of breast cancer. This new interactive work tells the stories of women’s healthcare struggles, particularly on the hidden experiences of breast cancer treatment. The immersive VR exposes the idea of ‘dis-ease’ within the body and the body’s relationship to the broader context of the land. The artists hope this work ignites new public engagement, ultimately resulting in a more nuanced and holistic understanding of the experience.
The Experience
You are also invited to partake in bearing witness to the journey of the breast cancer experience, as narrated by survivors and patients. As ‘patients,’ the audience wears a special haptic jacket, sits in a bespoke chair shaped like mammary glands, and uses a VR headset to experience this intimate performance.
Getting There
For this event, enter the Keiller Centre via the Chapel Street entrance. The venue has wheelchair access, the room can accommodate a wheelchair, and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. In addition, a hearing Induction Loop is available. Staff will be available on-site to provide support during the event. If you have any questions regarding access, please do get in touch.
Unit 35, Keiller Centre, 3 Chapel Street, Dundee, DD1 1DQ
Saturday 2nd December, 2pm – 3pm
No booking required for the Artist Talk
