Leila Zelli's installation at the Toronto Biennial coinciding with Mahsa Amini's death offers a poignant mix of joy and frustration while serving as an act of resistance.
Zelli describes her work as part of an ongoing series inspired by the Women Life Freedom movement, emphasizing the importance of community, solidarity, and the power of art in activism.
The installation requires viewers to participate, allowing them to experience the animated crowds of protesters moving alongside them, thus enhancing the sense of connection to the advocacy.
Zelli's ongoing conversations about women's issues in Iran and her Saturday rituals of supporting marches depict how art can echo the voices of dissent and cultural resistance.
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