Performance, Performance Day Event, curated by Mehdi Yarmohammadi, Atelier des Artistes Le Shakirail, Paris, April 6, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autopsy of Neglect<\/em>, lasting three hours, explores animal suffering and our relationship with non-human species. Inspired by the tragic death of my cat, Pasha, which I attribute to an unjustified surgery and mistreatment in a veterinary institution, this performance critiques the violence inflicted on animals under the guise of care. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n My body becomes the medium of denunciation. Dressed in fabrics symbolizing animal fur, surrounded by plastics evoking surgical tools, and wrapped in barbed wire representing hospital cages, I reenact Pasha\u2019s pain and my own grief. These materials symbolize both the physical brutality endured by animals and the oppressive environment of institutions supposedly dedicated to their protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the performance, I repeatedly uttered the words \u201cWe must do something, they killed him\u201d as a desperate plea, resonating with gestures inspired by animal behavior. These repetitions express helplessness in the face of injustice and highlight the lack of ethical oversight in veterinary institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The barbed wire injured my skin, evoking a cat\u2019s scratches and underscoring our shared belonging to the animal kingdom. These wounds render the shared pain tangible, blurring the boundaries between human and non-human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this performance, I question our relationship with animals, denouncing exploitation and indifference while advocating for legal and ethical reform. This performance serves as a tribute to Pasha and a call for empathy and respect in our interactions with all living beings.
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