Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Alisa Eykilis. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Alisa , thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
I am part of couple meanigful projects that I feel very honored to be included. 1. Woman-Life-Freedom – Woman, Life, Freedom (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the slogan for the women-led uprising against the Islamic Republic of Iran, whose brutal and murderous actions against women are only a portion of their theocracy.
The Woman-Life-Freedom-DFW promotes awareness and expresses solidarity with Iranian women and all people fighting for civil rights in the face of authoritarian theocratic regimes that fuel violence, particularly against women.
2. Artstillery – ARTSTILLERY IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT UPLIFTS MARGINALIZED VOICES THROUGH ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE PRODUCTIONS.
We are an organization that adapts to help bring to light the stories that go unheard, that are threatened to be lost, or that need a platform.
Therefore is a transmedia performance, sound, and art group directed by Dean Terry. It began as a music recording project in the 1990’s and became a performance art group in 2016. Therefore creates challenging art and performance experiences incorporating live video, sound, electronic music, and performance art.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect for me is to see my work’s impact on the viewers. If it’s a documentation of a performance, then telling the story in images for those that cannot physically participate.
If it’s a statement piece, then it must be clear and make a strong point, you won’t need words to explain it.
Have you ever had to pivot?
Since I’m working mostly with art organizations, depending on a steady income was hard for me. I had to make a decision and give up on the idea of supporting myself and my family solely on my art. I have a corporate job that allows me to do what I love and in a sense, be selective and curate more closely what I put my name on.
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