“El arte del performance como herramienta para la visibilización de la violencia de género hacia la mujer”

Abstract

This research is about “Performance art as a tool for making gender violence against women visible”. Gender violence, rooted in ancient social structures, has perpetuated inequality and oppression, inflicting deep and lasting damage on victims. Despite advances in the fight for equality, gender violence persists as a global problem that demands attention and continuous action. This research, entitled "Performance art as a tool for making gender violence visible", delves into the intersection of art and activism, exploring the potential of performance to give voice to victims, raise awareness and promote critical reflection on this problem. Although eradicating gender violence may seem like an impossible task, this research focuses on making the problem visible through performance art. By using the body as a means of expression and public space as a stage, performance reveals itself as a powerful tool to transmit impactful messages and mobilize action. Performance, as ephemeral and experiential art, transcends language barriers and connects directly with the public through emotion and viscerality. The artist's body becomes a living canvas that, through movement, gestures and interaction with the environment, communicates complex messages and stimulates deep reflection in the viewer. This research is structured in four chapters that address the problem of gender violence from different perspectives. First, an exhaustive review of the existing literature on gender violence is carried out, analyzing its causes, consequences and manifestations in different social and cultural contexts. The various forms of violence suffered by women are explored, from physical and psychological violence to economic and symbolic violence, highlighting the devastating impact that this problem has on the lives of victims. In addition, the work of performance artists who have addressed gender violence in their works is examined, analyzing how they use art to denounce oppression, give voice to victims and promote social change. Examples of performances that have managed to generate a significant impact on the public are studied, mobilizing reflection and debate around this problem. A central chapter of the research is dedicated to the creative process of a performance work that addresses gender violence. The steps followed in the conception, design and production of the work are detailed, from the initial research and the selection of visual and sound elements to the staging and interaction with the public. How the elements of performance, such as movement, gestures, music and lighting, were used to create an aesthetically and emotionally striking experience for the spectator is explored. Finally, an analysis of the public's reception of the performance piece is presented, collecting testimonies and opinions on the impact of the piece and its ability to make gender violence visible. The different interpretations of the piece are discussed and how it can contribute to promoting critical reflection and debate around this issue. In summary, this research seeks to explore the potential of performance art as a tool for making gender violence visible. Through the analysis of existing performance pieces and the creation of a new piece, it seeks to demonstrate how art can be used to raise awareness, promote critical reflection and mobilize action in the fight against gender violence.