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Building a temporary community that breaks the isolation of illness. 4 Ana Borralho e JoaМѓo Galante Criativa-mente i...
Borralho and Galante utilize their signature "expanded body" techniques. By putting real people—not actors—on stage, they create a raw, unmediated connection with the audience. In Criativa-mente , the performers use movement, voice, and presence to confront social stigmas and demand a space in the cultural conversation. If you'd like to dive deeper into this
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Ana Borralho and João Galante’s project is a powerful intersection of contemporary performance, social practice, and mental health advocacy. Developed for the 2021 edition of the BoCA (Biennial of Contemporary Arts), this initiative challenges the traditional boundaries of the stage to amplify the voices of those living with mental illness. The Core Concept In Criativa-mente , the performers use movement, voice,
The project functions as a series of workshops leading to a public presentation. It avoids the clinical "gaze" often cast upon mental health, focusing instead on:
Participants are the authors of their own narratives.