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Lucia Femia is a versatile artist and thinker based in Antwerp, with roots in both Peru and Italy. From a young age, her life has been a journey around the world, accompanying her parents on their humanitarian projects. Embracing a neo-nomadic lifestyle, she draws inspiration from this rich tapestry of experiences and carries a deep commitment to reimagining societal norms.

With a scientific background in sociology, anthropology, and political sciences, Lucia, embarked on an artistic journey of exploration and discovery, delving into the realms of speculative thinking, hybrids and ecofeminism.

Her work is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. She wants to fusion art, philosophy, and social activism to Invoke thought-provoking installations that encourage viewers to question the status quo and envision a more inclusive and harmonious space. In an era overshadowed by the formidable forces of the Capitalocene, we often overlook the profound interconnectedness between thoughts, ideas, spaces, bodies, and beings, finding ourselves trapped, stifled by conventional narratives. Through the installations she assembles, she aims to co-narrate with the spectator the tale of our globalised world, one steeped in colonial hyper-individualism, behavioural engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. Yet, it’s also the story of a potential future where machines and multispecies coalesce, perpetually metamorphosing and nurturing the growth of constellations of thought. It’s not merely about telling stories; it’s about questioning which stories are told, through which words, materials, and gestures. Through this Assemblages she wishes to weave String Figures with ancient mythologies, modern legends, contemporary sciences, and emerging practices. This playgrounds come to life, escaping the confines of cold theoretical walls and embracing the ongoing game of practice. She refuses to see the art pieces as dead objects, as the aesthetics of Western culture think of art works. Lucia prefers to think of them as performances, with identities crossing each other, containing the presences of persons, incarnations of gods or ancestors or natural and cosmic powers. Indeed, here in this installations we all Invoke and become part of a living entity by actively reimagine our place within the space.

This artistic exploration spans an array of mediums, from the cacophony of trash and sound pollution to the ethereal realms of digital and virtual utopias, all harmonised with the nuances of poetry. In this pursuit, she wants to co-challenge existing symbolisms and myths, seeking to step beyond our anthropocentric perspective, towards a more holistic and empathetic world— an ongoing exploration of the possibilities of symbiotic relationships.

Djing becomes part of this entity. It is a practice of assemblage where she finds joy and comprehension of the multilayered contemporary reality. She aimes to explore experimental music within the fusion of Latin and electronic genres, expressing the hybrid existence.