GIRL MATH, QUEER TIME: Graphs, Maps, and Memes in Autobiographical Practices.

A workshop and talk with Maja Demska and Aleksandra Kamińska

@girlsandqueerstothefront

We'll explore how to regain control over our data footprint and try to switch between being a passive object of the data economy to a subject using data as a form of life writing. After examining the diagrammatical practices of writers (e.g., Kathy Acker), cartoonists (e.g., Liana Finck, Agnieszka Piksa), and visual artists (e.g., Susanne Treister, Agnieszka Kurant), we'll create our own data-driven autobiographical narratives through a series of exercises."

What you’ll learn:

You’ll learn new ways of reading and creating autobiographical practices. We’ll examine how personal storytelling can be achieved through diagrams, memes, and other forms not often associated with autobiographies but used by both artists and writers. We’ll study autobiographical acts that go beyond linear and narrative storytelling to learn how one can tell their story, even if they don’t have traditionally understood writing/art “skills.” Ultimately, this workshop will also explore taking control of your own narrative.  

Who this course is for:

Anyone over 16 y.o. No skills needed! We will mostly focus on the practices of women and/or queer writers, cartoonists, and visual artists, so the workshop might be especially interesting for people who identify as such or are interested in these activities.

What you’ll need:

No need to bring anything with you unless you have a favorite pen or pencil.
Takeaway:

New tools for reading and creating autobiographical practices, a series of graphs created during the exercises. We’ll also put together a zine that will collect selected works from our meeting. 

Please arrive on time, we cannot accommodate participants later than 15 minutes.

All materials are provided.
Suitable for newcomers & beyond.
Bookings are non-refundable.