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One Must Imagine Medusa Happy — A retelling of Medusa’s tale from her own mouth
Why do we think of the story of Medusa as a punishment? This view, based on a westernized centered perspective, has long been told as a story that punishes the victim. Medusa being cursed to forever live, turning men into stone with one look at her face. Why do we not look at her story as one of bravery? One asking for power to fight? Why do we assume Medusa would be sad to never have another man harm her again?
A short talk about the research, articles, and perspective shift of Medusa’s story will be covered, followed by a play of Medusa’s story told in her own words.
Mikki Ulaszewski is an artist, curator, and content creator currently based in Seattle, WA. With a background in photography and over 10 years in graphic design roles, Mikki recently moved back to full-time work in higher education as an associate director of communication and engagement, and continues creating on their own artwork and performance pieces. Over the last several years, they’ve amassed a following of 10k on TikTok, giving informational advice and doing a series about art history that everyone should know. Mikki recently moved into puppet making and performing with their fuzzy friends. Credits include Queer Joy with Washington Ensemble Theatre and Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam Vol. 28.
About Town Hall Residencies
Every year, Town Hall selects exceptional local artists and scholars for paid residencies where they engage with Town Hall programs and collaborate with our programming team to develop original events for the community. Read more about our residency program at townhallseattle.org/residencies .
Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Presentation by Mikki Ulaszewski
8:56 - Performance
19:52 - Audience questions
One Must Imagine Medusa Happy — A retelling of Medusa’s tale from her own mouth
Why do we think of the story of Medusa as a punishment? This view, based on a westernized centered perspective, has long been told as a story that punishes the victim. Medusa being cursed to forever live, turning men into stone with one look at her face. Why do we not look at her story as one of bravery? One asking for power to fight? Why do we assume Medusa would be sad to never have another man harm her again?
A short talk about the research, articles, and perspective shift of Medusa’s story will be covered, followed by a play of Medusa’s story told in her own words.
Mikki Ulaszewski is an artist, curator, and content creator currently based in Seattle, WA. With a background in photography and over 10 years in graphic design roles, Mikki recently moved back to full-time work in higher education as an associate director of communication and engagement, and continues creating on their own artwork and performance pieces. Over the last several years, they’ve amassed a following of 10k on TikTok, giving informational advice and doing a series about art history that everyone should know. Mikki recently moved into puppet making and performing with their fuzzy friends. Credits include Queer Joy with Washington Ensemble Theatre and Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam Vol. 28.
About Town Hall Residencies
Every year, Town Hall selects exceptional local artists and scholars for paid residencies where they engage with Town Hall programs and collaborate with our programming team to develop original events for the community. Read more about our residency program at townhallseattle.org/residencies .
Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Presentation by Mikki Ulaszewski
8:56 - Performance
19:52 - Audience questions
