Feminist collectivity in art activism

Methodologies in Andrea Zambrano Rojas’ Calzones Parlantes

Abstract

This article researches de importance of visuality and art in activism, through an analysis of the piece “Calzones parlantes” by Andrea Zambrano Rojas, Ecuadorian artist. I introduce the artist and her project, which is analyzed focusing on the intersection between feminist methodologies, activism, and art. This piece is related to activism using the Spanish philosopher Marina Garcés’ approach to this concept based on the idea of “poner el cuerpo”, or “presenting the body”. The article concludes by emphasizing the relevance of art activism for its capacity to help us speak out collectively and, moreover, recover our humanity in an age of capitalism. The article is based largely on two in-depth interviews conducted with the artist and her thoughts on this experience.