This lecture unpacks the artistic legacy and groundbreaking work of visionary Cuban Artist Ana Mendieta and her iconic Silueta series, where she merged the human form with the earth itself. It will explore Mendieta's visionary approach to artmaking, as well as her lasting impact in the feminist art world, both of which were deeply rooted in her environmentalism and connection to the natural world.

By the 1980s, she had begun to establish herself as a feminist body artist in a predominantly white, male-dominated industry and also responded to misogynist violence in her own work, which has encouraged others to take a stand.

Mendieta's powerful imagery speaks of a connection with the earth which is ever more needed in the face of climate change, climate disasters and climate displacement. This lecture will look at her whole oeuvre, including her “earth body” works, ephemeral pieces in which she imprinted her silhouette into archaeological sites, beaches, and caves in Mexico and Cuba, along with her drawings and will look for the symbolism used in her work to convey complex ideas.

We are committed to making our sessions as accessible as possible. If you are unable to pay the full amount for this class, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code.