Catia Silvestre

VIVIPAROUS

Mothers?

     No.

Daughters?

No.

Women?

No.

Girls?

No.

Snakes,  yessssss!

Serpents!

Slithering

Don’t you know strangers should be, feared?

Feared.

Yes!

Daughter?

No.

Mother?

No.

Woman?

No.

Child? 

No.

Snake?

Yes.

Serpent.

Yessss

Slither with them.

Impregnating fertile places.

Slither.

Snake?  

Sssssssnake, 

yessss.

Slither.

Water cult or not,

keep them close.

She?

No.

It?

Yes.

 Me?

 I?

No!

Snake.

Yes.

Serpents!

Slither,

warm your skin by the sun.

Her?

gone.

Slither.

Slithering snake.

Serpents!

yessssss

Mothers?     No.     Daughters? No.    Women?   No.     Girls?     No.    Snakes,  yessssss!    Serpents!    Slithering     Don’t you know strangers should be, feared?     Feared.     Yes!     Daughter? No.     Mother? No.     Woman? No.     Child?  No.     Snake? Yes.     Serpent.   Yessss     Slither with them.     Impregnating fertile places.     Slither.     Snake?       Sssssssnake,  yessss.      Slither.     Water cult or not, keep them close.     She? No.      It? Yes.     Me?    I?  No!      Snake.    Yes.      Serpents!      Slither, warm your skin by the sun.      Her?     gone.      Slither.   Slithering snake.     Serpents!      yessssss

As a feminist artist, Catia Silvestre fearlessly navigates the complex and multifaceted realms of femininity through her art. She delves into the intricate tapestry of the feminine experience whilst exploring the themes of femininity, the monstrous feminine, and the transformative nature of these deemed unruly bodies. Catia has collaborated in creative projects for domestic violence survivors, drawing inspiration from her own journey of resilience and self discovery. This personal journey infuses her work with a profound depth, inviting viewers to reflect on the resilience and strength within the process of reclaiming one’s sense of self.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in contemporary art practice, Catia is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of her artistic expression. Her academic journey serves as a platform for the exploration of innovative ways to convey her profound ideas, seeking to redefine and expand the discourse surrounding femininity, mutating bodies, and the rebellious spirit within her art.

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