15:23: A Re-collection of Resistance

TBH Studio

57 Bridge Mall,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • Wed 6 Aug

  • Thu 7 Aug

  • Fri 8 Aug

10am–4pm

To mark the 20-year anniversary of her escape from eight years of coercive control, one young woman shares her experience of insidious mundane horror.

Learn about her inner world in an intricately detailed case study of escalating intimate partner violence. Be immersed in four distinct snapshots that include collage, poetry, risk assessments and music.

As a practicing family violence professional, the artist herself prefers to remain anonymous, while simultaneously elevating the voice and perspective of "the victim" through this deliberate display of imagery.

To be totally in control of the artworks, down to the very last detail, is a highly cathartic act, and a form of reclaiming identity. The artist regains control by commanding exactly what the viewer is presented with, as she invites them to look closer and understand the secret inner workings of coercive control.

Far from another academic treatment of the issue, 15:23 is a cerebral scream of resistance and survival - contributing to the healing of one young woman's past, while adding to the collective consciousness around men's violence against women.

Trigger Warning: Family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, grooming, suicide, self-harm, domestic murder, violence against women.

Proudly produced by Megan J Riedl.

Content: MEGAN J RIEDL

Dates & Times

  • Wed 6 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Thu 7 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Fri 8 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Sat 9 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Wed 13 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Thu 14 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Fri 15 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Sat 16 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Wed 20 Aug 10am–4pm
  • Thu 21 Aug 10am–4pm

Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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