2024: Asian Women Speak Out
19 Asian American artists will be presented by The Thoughtful Beast in “Motions & Emotions: Asian Women Speak Out”. The event is three performances addressing the mental health journeys of Asian fem identified people and women. Attendees of the event will experience an array of artistic mediums including dance, singing, clowning and piano. There will also be an interactive aspect that the audience will be able to participate in if they feel willing and ready.
Performances May 17th at 7pm |May 18th at 7pm |May 19th at 2pm | General Tickets $25
$5 off for Students/ Industry Artists or enter promo code ARTSTU
Free Community Workshop with Dr. Maddie Ofina
Saturday, May 18th at 11am-1:30pm
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This event is sponsored by Professor Swoosh, MOfina Wellness + Education and Project Conclusion Company.
Produced by The Thoughtful Beast
For questions, please email motions@thethoughtfulbeast.com.
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Trixi Anne Agiao is one of about 60 individual artists and cultural practitioners working to create campaigns that raise awareness of crucial issues affecting our San Diego and Imperial counties communities as part of Far South/Border North. Learn more: farsouthbordernorth.com
Mental Health Resource Booklet by Mofina WellnessMental Health Resource Booklet by Mofina Wellness + Education
Excerpt from “Eldest Daughter Energy”
Choreographed by Trixi Agiao
NBC Interview: Motions & Emotions
TESTIMONIALS
” Being an Asian woman and having such a want/need for sisterhood, the level of camaraderie and creativity I witnessed in Motions and Emotions truly brought some healing for me. We are so much more powerful when we work in solidarity together rather than hurt each other. Art can truly bring people together into healing and safer spaces. Having more programs such as this one, is the CULTURE that San Diego is lacking.” -Thao
“This show was insightful, educational, and impactful. I don’t cry easily, but this show moved me to tears multiple times. This type of art and connection with history is so valuable to share with the community. Please keep doing this. I would love to attend next year.” -Grace
“Community shows like Motions and Emotions give me an opportunity to see how, although created by Asian women, the themes are universal. I connected with the art in so many ways, from being the youngest child, to feeling the pressure and silence of womanhood.” -Margaret
25 Filipino American artists will be presented by The Thoughtful Beast and New Americans Museum in “Motions & Emotions: Filipino American Stories of Healing”. The event includes an art exhibit and three performances addressing Filipino American intergenerational trauma.
