Queer-Feminist Life Drawing - Art, Shame and Embodiment

ENGLISH

Queer Feminist Life Drawing radically reverses the familiar gaze: instead of placing the female body at the center of observation, judgement and aesthetic consumption, this event exposes a naked male body to visibility.

A unique evening between life drawing, performance, photography and conversation - relaxed, intimate, artistic and queer-friendly.

What to expect:

• A real, vulnerable nude model - a middle-aged man who has never exposed himself in such a radical form before. He is slim, but for various reasons does not correspond to the usual idealized image of the male body. His uncertainty will not be hidden; it will be part of what the room is invited to witness.

• A thoughtful confrontation with your own gaze - How do I look at a body like this? What do I judge? Where does curiosity become discomfort? And how does it feel to cross boundaries with one's own gaze?

• Drawing, writing, observing or photographing - participants may sketch, write down their thoughts, simply watch or take photos of the nude model.

• An art therapist as host - the evening will be guided by a female art therapist, creating a thoughtful, open and supportive atmosphere.

• Open Q&A at the end - a conversation about the body, the gaze, exposure, masculinity, shame, embarrassment and judgement.

• Beginner-friendly atmosphere - no artistic experience is required. You do not have to draw "well"; curiosity is enough.

• Chill music and relaxed setting - an open, low-pressure evening in a bright and welcoming studio.

Duration:
2.5 hours. Please arrive on time so the group can begin together and the introduction is not interrupted.

Location:
Park Studio Berlin, near Treptower Park - a lovely, bright yoga studio with an intimate atmosphere.

Important:
Please bring your own drawing materials.

Ticket options:
A seat means you'll have a folding chair during the event; the more affordable option is a seat cushion.
A VIP ticket means that, in addition to the event, you'll also receive the model's contact information and can discuss the experience with them before and after. A meet-and-greet in the days following the event is also included.

For questions about the event, feel free to email info@moonavoo.com. All participants will receive an email with directions and all the important information a few days before the event.

An intimate feminist and queer-friendly art format about power, shame and what happens when the male body is no longer allowed to remain hidden. So go ahead-bring your friends along to this liberating experiment.

GERMAN

Queer Feminist Life Drawing radically reverses the usual view: It is not the female body that is viewed, evaluated and aestheticized, but a naked male body that exposes itself to visibility.

A special evening between nude drawing, performance, photography and conversation - relaxed, intimate, artistic and queer-friendly.

What you can expect:

• A real, vulnerable nude model - a middle-aged man who has never shown himself in this radical form before. He is slim, but for various reasons does not conform to the usual idealized image of a male body. His insecurity will not be hidden, but will be perceptible as part of the evening.

• A conscious examination of one's own view - how do I evaluate such a body? What does it trigger in me? Where does curiosity turn into insecurity? And how does it feel to cross boundaries with my own gaze?

• Drawing, writing, observing or photographing - participants can sketch, jot down thoughts, simply watch or photograph the naked model.

• An art therapist as host - the evening is led by a female art therapist who creates an open, mindful and supportive framework.

• Open Q&A at the end - a conversation about body, gaze, exposure, masculinity, shame, embarrassment and judgment.

• Perfect for beginners - no previous artistic experience is necessary. You don't have to be able to draw "well"; curiosity is enough.

• Chilled music and a relaxed atmosphere - a relaxed evening without pressure to perform in a bright, pleasant studio.

Duration:
2.5 hours. Please arrive on time so that the group can start together and the introduction is not interrupted.

Location:
Park Studio Berlin, near Treptower Park - a nice, bright yoga studio with an intimate atmosphere.

Important:
Please bring your own drawing materials.

Ticket options:
Seat means you have a folding chair during the event, the cheaper alternative is a seat cushion.
VIP ticket means that in addition to the event, you will also receive all contact information about the model and can talk to them about the experience before and after. Also included is a meet & greet in the days afterwards.

If you have any questions about the event, please send an email to info@moonavoo.com. All participants will receive an email with directions and all important information a few days before the event.

An intimate feminist and queer-friendly art format about power, shame and the question of what happens when the male body is no longer hidden. So take the plunge and bring your friends to this revealing experiment.