In this performance, La Chola Poblete and Lola Bhajan address ideas of cultural representation by challenging the Western gaze. The piece combines ritualistic elements, voice, and physicality to confront the audience’s understanding of Indigenous identity. Through symbolic gestures and a powerful interplay of sound and movement, the artists question stereotypes imposed by the Western gaze. As they alternate between songs, spoken word, and interactive actions, Poblete and Bhajan create an immersive atmosphere, provoking reflection on how cultural identities are constructed, perceived, and often distorted.
Performers: La Chola Poblete, Lola Bhajan.
Disclaimer: this performance may include elements of partial nudity.