Shit you have always wanted to say.

So, many months ago when some friends and I started kicking around the idea of this art show we came up with an idea for a piece that we wanted to do. Myself, Laura, and one other fabulous artist are heading this thing up, but it lives on participation from multiple folks.
Here's the skinny-
We want to record you saying the shit that you have always wanted to say.... the things you would have screamed at your abuser, The questions you would have had for your aunt who knew what was happening but did nothing, The comebacks you had for that guy who objectified you on the street, The tears you have cried by yourself- all of it, any of it. It matters and deserves to be heard... in addition to the fact that it feels fucking rad to get that stuff out!
There is going to be a location near downtown Asheville where we can do the recording basically any time of day (nice and private). It can be video or just audio if you want. It doesn't have to be composed, or well thought out. It can be to many people about many events, the world in general, to one person, or a love letter to yourself-Whatever needs to come out.
Eventually it will be thrown together in some sort of audio video something-or-other.

I am meeting with the two other collaborators tomorrow, so more details will be getting decided then. If you know that you would like to participate, or want more details, contact me at radicalsurvivorasheville@gmail.com

R.A.W. Project call for submissions

This is officially the first call for submissions for the upcoming R.A.W. (radical artistic weaponry) project art show. In short, this is a survivors art show- a really fucking in your face art show. Absolutely any piece, whether it is painting, poetry, theater, mixed media, music... whatever- we want to create a space for others to see/hear/experience your work! This show is totally uncensored, and although nothing is going to be turned away, we are specifically seeking pieces that allow us as artists (which we all are) to express raw emotion, namely righteously pissed off rage.

So why the desire for such angry art?

Because truly angry art is some of the most therapeutic work that I personally have ever done. In my case like many other people's, there is no course for justice. I think the anger part of surviving sex abuse is especially hard to deal with for individuals who have seen no justice and have no avenue for justice. I think there is a danger, when we don't express the anger inside of us, of turning it inwards. I know this because that is how I used to deal with it. Because of this, I feel like art is exceedingly important, as it is a medium through which to express anger in a constructive and safe manner. Through art we are able to explore realities that are not possible in everyday life. Through art we are able to express exactly how we feel, how we wish things would have turned out and play out our justice.

Logistics: As of right now we have not set a date or venue. The goal is the end of 2008. We are currently seeking space to have the show, as well as a space to create some communal art pieces in the mean time. More details on that to come.
Already have a piece you want to submit or want more details? Email me at radicalsurvivorasheville@gmail.com.