For Mexican artist Dodi Espinosa, mental health is an important theme in his work. During MAS Darling, he will take you on an inspiring meditation session. Become aware of your body, mind and spirit and come to a higher awareness of yourself.
Join this workshop and embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by artist Dodi Espinosa and his insights into meditation. The workshop starts from the belief that your body is the key to balance and resilience. By trusting that there is an innate wisdom within your physical being, you learn to tune into your breath and anchor yourself in the present moment-the only moment that truly exists. By striving for this higher awareness of yourself, you explore the deeper connection between your body and mind. This creates inner peace. The workshop starts with an introduction and a circle to share.
Practical
- What: meditation workshop
- When: 7 August, from 8pm to 9.30pm
- Where: MASbox
- Cost: €5 (-26 years: €3)
- Language: English
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Book a ticketWho is Dodi Espinosa?
Dodi Espinosa (MX, 1985) is an interdisciplinary Latin American artist originating from the vibrant heart of Mexico City, where the colourful tapestry of archeology, shamanism and syncretism shaped his worldview and artistic sensibility. Now a Belgian citizen he calls Antwerp his home. His creations encompass performance, installation, objects, painting, workshops, among others. Each infused with inspirations from archaeology, sacral art, pop and indigenous cultures, and his characteristic tongue in cheek.
His works have earned places in institutional and museum collections in both Belgium and the Netherlands; amplifying the cross-cultural dialogues he aims to cultivate. The artworks of Espinosa are more than just visual expressions; they are profound messages and calls to societal awakening. He reflects on a myriad of societal challenges, from mental health and identity to race and sexuality. His art acts as a bridge, linking the past with the present, the deeply personal with the universal. As a queer voice with a postcolonial lens, he offers a unique and confessional perspective, pushing boundaries and prompting deeper introspection on issues that touch us all.
While his initial work gravitated towards object-based art, his recent endeavours over the last years reflect a conceptual shift towards social experimentation, installation, painting, performance and a more collective paradigm.
Dodi Espinosa had a solo exhibition at Beautiful Distress, Amsterdam (2022). He also took part in group exhibitions in M HKA (in collaboration with. NICC), Antwerp (2019), the Fries Museum, Leeuwarden (NL, 2020), W139, Amsterdam (2020) and Mu.Zee, Ostend (2019 and 2022). His work is incorporated in the collections of Fries Museum, Mu.Zee, Museum van de Geest and the AkzoNobel art Foundation.
