Creating a feminist art festival has been, for me as an artist, an act of relational creation. It’s a living piece that builds itself through connections, shared experiences, and reflections. The personal is political, and this project is born from that root. Every small story, every need to be heard as a woman and as a creator becomes a thread weaving the fabric of this festival. It’s not just about showcasing art, but about forging deep bonds with the women in our community, exchanging knowledge, feelings, and also confronting the traumas that are often silenced.
The festival is a space to reflect on gender-based violence, to recognize it, name it, and, above all, to fight it. Through awareness and art, we aim to spark change in the community, opening dialogues that not only bring visibility to the issue but also offer tools to prevent it.
One of the most powerful experiences in this process has been creating all of this from the ground up, with barely any resources. We’ve relied on the strength of our willpower, on the energy of women who chose to participate without expecting financial compensation. To all of them, I offer my deepest thanks. Their commitment is, without a doubt, a vital part of this festival.
However, I cannot help but denounce the difficulties we still face in having women’s artistic and cultural work recognized and valued. It’s frustrating to see how, despite the progress made, it remains a challenge to have the impact and value of our proposals acknowledged. But these obstacles won’t stop us. Every step taken is a victory, every voice amplified is an act of resistance, and this festival is proof of that.
We’ve created something big from something small, and this is only the beginning.
