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SKIN AND INTERVIEWS FROM BERLIN
(Passive/Active)
This on-site installation presents a critical commentary on the passive voice frequently used in journalistic titles reporting abuse against women. At its centre is a painting symbolizing the detachment and lack of accountability often found in such media coverage. Extending from the painting are two silicone strips, crafted to resemble human skin, leading to a smaller square piece. These elements represent the desire for a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the significance of the body, often reduced to an object in these reports. The silicone strips evoke the vulnerability women experience when their bodies and stories are framed in passive, objectifying terms. At the same time, it serves as a metaphor for the wish to move beyond this reductive narrative. The installation invites viewers to reflect on the implications of language and the dehumanizing impact of media discourse on the experiences of women.
A central component of Passive/Active is a series of interviews conducted during the research phase. Participants expressed concerns about the media's pervasive passive voice and euphemistic language use. These interviews highlighted how such linguistic strategies obscure accountability in press coverage. The paintings in the project, which depict these euphemisms and passive constructions visually, bridge the gap between the problematic language observed in media reporting and the critical insights gathered from the interviews in Berlin.
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