Ecofeminisms in artistic practice. The body as a symbol and territory of action

Abstract

This article exposes ecofeminism as a necessary current for the transformation of sustainable societies. An active model that unites artistic practices becomes a tool capable of visualizing the roots of the socio-environmental crisis and providing the keys to awareness. Briefly shows how the characteristics of the companies are shown based on the principles of ecofeminism, the body is used as a symbol, as a territory to exploreb and as a common material with the visibility and denounce the imbalance panorama. It uses the body as an instrument with which to redefine the discourses of power and claim their identity, autonomy and freedom. From their artistic practice they try to revert on the imaginary and the conscience and, at the same time, on the alternatives of action for the transformation. The artists presented in this article, from critical,poetic and political thought, to the direct attack on the collective imagination. From the art it makes us reflect on the past, the present and the future of the relationship between humanity and nature in terms of respect, feminism and ecology.

Keywords

• ecofeminismo
• prácticas artísticas
• cuerpo
• territorio
• ecología
• género