The Toxic Consultancy
Led by artist and researcher Mary Maggic, the workshop Toxic Consultancy invites us to question the connections between material and subjective realms of toxicity.
The Toxic Consultancy, Mary Maggic. Photo courtesy of the Artist.
About the Workshop
The etymologies of "taxonomy" and "toxicity" are both derived from the Greek roots "tactics" and "toxikon" respectively for uses in times of war. Today, taxonomies and toxicities produce a different kind of violence that problematizes the fixity of life itself. Using the body as a sensing apparatus, we will use somatic awareness methods to bring forth toxic awareness in its various socio-material forms. By naming the material/immaterial poisons of daily life, we will construct a new "taxonomies of toxicities" that will extend beyond the in-person workshop. Participants are encouraged to come well-hydrated and wearing comfortable clothes for the collective physical exercises. Maggic produced this workshop in part with the Artist Project Group for the online festival What Would Artists Do.
Participation
The workshop is aimed at a group of maximum 10 participants and welcomes individuals regardless of experience while prioritising the participation of queer, migrant, and POC individuals.
During a small portion of the workshop participants are asked to lie on the floor for a trauma release through the body, in light of this we request that participants come wearing comfortable clothing.
→ Friday 14 October from 15:00 to 17:00 at Likeminds
Price: €10
For any questions please email us at workshop@sonicacts.com.