Barbie or Not to Be!
Re-thinking Superheroines*
Art Workshop
2024, August, Berlin, Germany
Art workshop Barbie or Not to Be! Re-thinking Superheroines*
with Chiara Faggionato and Lina Mazenett
Would you like to imagine and create new superheroines*? 🪄
Then come along! We look forward to seeing you! 🧚♀️✨
When: October 21, 22, 23, 24 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
October 25 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Mädchen*treff SZ at the Youth and Family Center JeverNeun
Jeverstraße 9, 12157 Berlin, Steglitz
In 2023, the 'Barbie' movie was released. Barbie could be considered an "inspirational" female figure and even a superheroine. However, Barbie does not represent the diversity and complexity of womxn in real life. Mainstream culture still lacks representation of female figures or superheroines who challenge conventional gender stereotypes.
Through an artistic workshop, FLINTA* pre-teens and teens will have the opportunity to create their own superheroine* dolls using recycled Barbies and various art techniques such as sculpture, painting, and collage. This creative process will invite them to imagine superheroines* that reflect their personal identities and histories. At the end of the workshop, we will collaborate on shooting a video in which they present the superpowers and skills of their newly created superheroines*.
The workshop aims for FLINTA* pre-teens and teens to creatively explore their understanding of superheroines*, thereby questioning mainstream culture and the gender stereotypes it perpetuates.
By creating a safer space for mutual exchange, diverse identities will be acknowledged and valued. Furthermore, they will be invited to reflect on the superpowers of womxn. These are not only seen as something supernatural but are also grounded in real-life experiences, encompassing challenges and setbacks that FLINTA* face daily. The workshop seeks to inspire participants to embrace more self-confidence in their imagination and personal narratives, fostering empowerment along the way.
The project is supported by the Berliner Kulturfonds Kulturelle Bildung and the Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf and is sponsored by Onkel Philipps Spielzeugwerkstatt.