“Shame. Initiation" is a performance art piece made by Ģirts Dubults. It is an invitation to spend almost one hour in the artist's room and celebrate victory over shame. Personal objects and clothes which have an association with femininity and intimacy are used during the performance. It starts by Prodigy* individually welcoming every spectator in the space. Prodigy* is a character inspired by drag aesthetics and made by Ģirts who lip syncs songs about self-acceptance, love and faith during the performance.
“Shame. Initiation" was performed on 17th of June 2023 at Riga Performance Festival Starptelpa in Latvian Academy of Arts.
The performance was awarded jury prize.
Video: Artūrs Aizikovičs
Photos: MAx Provenzano and Kristaps Dubļāns
