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Mundus Transfiguratus​

Towards a Queer Mythological Ecology

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Mundus Transfiguratus is an interdisciplinary project informed by ecology, mythology, and queer theory. In this body of work, I de-construct ancient myths and bring them to life in a contemporary context, as a counter narrative, and re-interpreted from a queer perspective. At a meta-level, Mundus Transfiguratus is about creating a queer mythological trans-species ecology. This work is a multi-layered metaphor that represents and challenges how both queer and non-human beings have been marginalised in dominant narratives across the globe.

 

This project challenges anthropocentric thinking and questions human supremacy, offering an ecological vision in which non-human entities hold agency and importance. Through this work, I aim to shift how we perceive relationships between humans, other species, and the environment, encouraging a more inclusive, fluid, and relational understanding of identity and existence.

 

In Mundus Transfiguratus I create and document imaginary and real queer journeys that materialise as immersive installations and performative events and storytelling. These performances have emerged as experimental participatory psychodramas with narratives interwoven with fiction and reality, legends and biographies. These narratives explore conflict, displacement and trauma, but also celebrate hope and love, and overcoming adversity.