I'll make you pure
I’LL MAKE YOU PURE
Performance Against Female Genital Mutilation.
By Anna Casazza
November 2011 - Rovigo - Italy
In this performance, the artist is going to carry out an infibulation on a orchid flower.
During the mutilation the artist's white dress changes color, becoming bloody red.
The mutilated flower, female genitals's symbol is given to a woman out front.
While the artist is doing this present, she declares: "in this way I make you pure".
The dramatic nature of this practice is due to the general belief of a virginal purity achievement.
Furthermore, the women who have been subjected to this mutilation, they Inflict the same practice to other women.
Performance Against Female Genital Mutilation.
By Anna Casazza
November 2011 - Rovigo - Italy
In this performance, the artist is going to carry out an infibulation on a orchid flower.
During the mutilation the artist's white dress changes color, becoming bloody red.
The mutilated flower, female genitals's symbol is given to a woman out front.
While the artist is doing this present, she declares: "in this way I make you pure".
The dramatic nature of this practice is due to the general belief of a virginal purity achievement.
Furthermore, the women who have been subjected to this mutilation, they Inflict the same practice to other women.
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