Reconquista de poder
(2021)
Pictures by Elena Sohmen
The performance begins with Paula and me, walking through the streets to the Plaza Mayor. During that walk we have the sensation of a walk of shame. We are receiving glances of disgust, sexualizing comments from men and some encouragement from women. When we arrive at the square we meet our carriers, who will carry on their shoulders the structure on which we will take the power. They take us all across Plaza Mayor, until we reach the sculpture of King Felipe III, where I, mounted on the structure which is supported by four men and on my horse, face the figure of Felipe III and raise my bouquet of lilies, as a symbol of conquering the power and claiming a feminist power.
In this work I have taken great care of all the elements that make up the performance. I have made purple the predominant color. We build the structure on which we are ported from scratch. I also have cooperated with emerging talents, such as Luca de Tena, who is the designer of the dress that I wear. The entire work represents a vision of the culture of hegemonic power but reviewed by a woman and adopted to our time
Performers: Paula Robles, Diego Gomez, Miguel Fernandez, Diego Duran, Levi Jimenez and Elena Sohmen
Structure: Levi Jimenez and Elena Sohmen
Styling: Alex Sobrón and Elena Sohmen
Elena's look: Luca de Tena
Paula's look: Alex Sobron made by hand by Paula Robles
Makeup: Juan del Rey, Hugo Trix and Celia Banares
Elena's makeup: Celia Banares
Paula's makeup: Hugo Trix
Makeup carriers: Juan del Rey
Hairdresser: Celia Banares
Photography and editing: Sara Miguel
Videos: Gemma Prunés, Sara Miguel, Elena Sohmen and Miguel Abad
Video Editing: Elena Sohmen