Jupiter J Child

UNRAVELLED: WHOSE LABOR IS IT TO DECONSTRUCT OPPRESSIVE STRUCTURES?

Unravelled is a performative process. Through gathering collaborative efforts we reflect and experience the intrinsic labour involved in dismantling “colonial” patterns.

‘Inspired by Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece (1964), this process is a continuous journey that started with Unravelled I, performed at Heirloom center for Art & archive and followed by Unravelled II, performed at Bevaegelse i lille format festival.

The performance asks for engagement and action from the visitors, collaborators and people involved in it’s making. Everyone is invited to practice some crucial movements for dismantling and liberation, starting by unstitching the installation in front of us.

Allyship, responsibility, power and labour are concepts in the core of this piece.

Unravelled is an immersive experience that challenges visitors, but not only them, to consider the impact of their actions in the fight for liberation.

Julia under the name Jupiter J Child is a versatile performance and visual artist. Born in Mozambique with a base in Copenhagen. I draw inspiration from black / African history, my Makonde ancestry and the black arts movement. combining theatre, dance, song, spoken word, creative writing and storytelling. I describe my art as decolonial practices, anti-colonial resistance, feminism, migration, black queerness and empowerment.

Concept and performer Jupiter J Child

Production and assistant Felis Dos

Performer Abdul Dube

Photo and promotion Jupiter Child and Felis Dos

Video documentation Eva Berg