A tiny butterfly immediately evokes thoughts of "transformation," a concept often associated with the "before-after" opposition in Western thinking.
Rooted in monotheistic traditions, Western dualistic perspectives tend to divide the world into antagonistic opposites. It's a worldview where "good guys" combat "bad guys," where you're either "with us or against us," and where outcomes lead to either "heaven" or "hell." Socialization within such a dualistic system can foster an authoritarian and intolerant view of reality, where conflicts are central and there's only one acceptable approach to understanding truths about the world. Any alternative viewpoints are often marginalized, converted, or eliminated. Systems of oppression like white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, homophobia, xenophobia, and religious bigotry thrive on this binary "either/or" thinking, relying on comparison, opposition, and rejection. The School of Disobedience was born from a desire to co-create a world beyond these dualisms, where ambiguity, nuance, and shades of grey are embraced. We celebrate the in-betweens, the areas of uncertainty, and the spaces where doubt resides. Our aim is to take "transformation" out of its temporal "before-after" anchor and view the world through a pluralist lens, where diversity of thought and perspective are valued and celebrated. Join us as we co-dream and co-build a more inclusive and nuanced reality.
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Author"Born in Budapest (Hungary) in 1983, I graduated from the ENSAPC Art School (France) in 2016. As an artist, researcher, and community activist, I harness the power of art for connection, education, and activism. My practice spans various mediums, including image, object, and performance. I create full-length visual and dance performances, short-format pieces, and immersive experiences, while also creating spaces for non-formal education outside of traditional academic heritage. Over the past two decades, I've founded the School of Disobedience, established my own performance art company (Gray Box), and launched the annual Wildflowers Festival. I embrace everything unusual, unexpected, and nonconformist. I am not kind with assholes and have learned to forge my own path. I am here to guide you in thinking outside the box and achieving independence. To me, the real party is outside the confines of the established canon." Archives
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