I was on a panel about art, feminism and performance at FEMSPEAK, an event organized by Universiti Malaya’s Gender Studies Programme in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2016. I gave a brief introduction about performance art – my own and that of two other female artists, Intan Rafiza and Aisyah Baharuddin. Ivy Josiah’s keynote traced… Read more
You can read the essay version of the talk I gave here. An audio visual presentation and conversation featuring Sharon Chin, Shika Corona, Sharaad Kuttan and Edwin Sumun, moderated by Thilaga, founder of Justice for Sisters, that will explore femininity, masculinity, gender performativity and the diverse expressions and manifestations of gender through art and performance. Read more
I donated two handsewn banners for this exhibition in support of SEED, who run a community centre for the urban poor and marginalized of Chow Kit. The government cut their funding cut late last year. The exhibition is over, but they are still very much in need of donations. You can contribute by banking in directly… Read more
My partner, that is, my lover and friend, my dear companion, the person I live with and have sex with, but am not married to, always tells me that I can’t keep projecting the power struggles I have with my family as a reflection of how power plays out on a national level. I can’t… Read more
Dear Malaysian women’s magazine, First of all, thank you for nominating me to be in the running for the Great Women of Our Time Awards 2014. I’m honoured that you’ve noticed my work and consider it of value. Many Malaysian women read and enjoy your magazine, which makes me sincerely appreciate this recognition. Again, thank… Read more
