CYBORG MESTIZA: Borderland Feminism Today & Tomorrow
Website: https://cyborgmestiza.tumblr.com/
Borders and boundaries subject otherwise fluid landscapes, bodies, and communities into “legible” segments—parts of a whole that can be controlled, monitored, bought and sold. While the logic of organized space wields a formidable power to separate families, economic opportunity and consciousness, it has failed the emerging complexity of an increasingly connected world mediated by technology and known by intuition and ritual.
La Mestiza, as depicted by Gloria Anzaldua in Borderlands/La Frontera, represents the emerging consciousness of borderland dwellers suffering artificial delineations between cultures, genders, countries and economies. Looking to the future in The Cyborg Manifesto, Donna Haraway outlines a post-gender new order in an age where the Internet, technology and artificial intelligence obfuscate known boundaries of consciousness. Both feminists call for a new myth, one that expresses the plight and power of the Cyborg Mestiza.
Who is the Cyborg Mestiza?
We invite artists practicing in the Southwest Borderland regions: Mexico, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California to envision and embody the Cyborg Mestiza and her myth. An exhibition and series of artist talks will be organized for 2017 at High Wire Arts in San Antonio, Texas. Works must demonstrate an interpretation of the theme, and can include non-static mediums such as a performance or public intervention. Strong preference is given to new/digital media. All female-identifying or non-binary identities are especially welcome to contribute.
To submit an application send us a .zip or .pdf file (max. file size 5 MB) containing:
2-3 images of your submission
Project Description (500 words max)
Artist Statement (200 words max)
Installation Requirements
Price - note, prices should reflect a 30% gallery fee
Link to online presence: website, social media, portfolio
Send your application to cyborgmestiza@gmail.com by February 28th, 2017 at midnight. Subject line: Cyborg Mestiza Submission 2017.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. All applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt. Selected participants will be notified in March 2017.
For further inquiries, or if you can help us with a Spanish translation of this text please address us at cyborgmestiza@gmail.com.
