The Vagina In The Room is a multidisciplinary performance piece by Juanita Rea in which she tells her story about her life as a survivor of childhood sexual trauma and domestic violence and as a lover of trees, art and life. Juanita merges spoken word with songs and monologue alongside soundscapes, visual art and videos to take you with her on her journey that traverses self-loathing with self-acceptance and self-love.
The piece offers insight into her healing journey that is founded on a lifetime of creative and contemplative practice and supported by therapy along the way.
About the Artist
Juanita Rea is an Indian South African artist and recipient of a Global Talent Visa Endorsement from Arts Council since 2021. She is a Visiting Scholar at the School of Arts, English and Languages, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and has created this piece with funding through an Arts Council Northern Ireland 2023 SIAP Award. She is also a recipient of 2 ACNI Minority Ethnic Awards (2021/2022). Juanita is currently raising funds for her visa extension fee and immigration health surcharge due for submission by December 13th, 2024.
The performance piece runs alongside a 3 week installation at SARC, Restoration a multidisciplinary, meditative installation offering insight into the healing journey of a survivor of childhood sexual trauma and domestic abuse while inviting visitors to interact with a range of prompts for creative and contemplative practice.
- Sonic Lab, SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music, 4 Cloreen Park, Queen’s University Belfast, BT9 5HN
- October 30th, 2024
- 19:00 – 20:30
- Cost: £25
- Recommended Age: 18+
More information and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-vagina-in-the-room-tickets-1033780283657
