Performing myself is a combination of several works using different mediums. Yet two elements stand out: the wall, reminiscent of a theatre set, and the fountain in the shape of a gargoyle.

In this project, Yel K. Banto addresses questions of intimacy and constant performativity, while playing with multiple semantic layers to create a complex system of interpretation.

Yel K. Banto was born in Chile in 1998 and lives currently in Geneva, Switzerland. Their artistic practice encompasses wide range of mediums, including performance, dance, theatre, installation, sculpture, painting, graphic design, photography, video, music, and writing. With a transdisciplinary approach, they actively seek opportunities to explore the intersections between these disciplines, aiming to challenge the established rules and codes within each.

Drawing inspiration from their dreams and personal experiences, Yel K. Banto employs contemporary symbols and archetypes as accessible gateways to the reading of their works. Through this process they critically examine the representation of body, sexuality, and identity within our socio-cultural context, while questioning the prevailing norms that shape our daily lives. 🧚🏻✨