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Patriarchy, as per her band's name, is her post-feminist target, which she attacks with her videos and performances that take unexpected turns and reverse the plot. Glam-goth, S/M, vampiric, medieval, fashion icon, rock star––Actually's constantly shape-shifting art persona is deliberately hard to pin down, refusing to settle or be projected into a single identity.

Esperia Palace > 1st floor > KINO

Hanging carcasses of lambs, squeaking pigs, chains, splatters of fake blood, Kiss-style make-up, and ritualistic incantations in B-movie settings featuring a platinum blonde in agonizing martyrdom. Actually is a character straight out of the pulp comic genre. The Art of Eating follows the trail of a "hungry" Los Angeleno, one who has been psychologically abused by patriarchal normalcy, social media addictions and superstitious stereotypes. The protagonist goes to take care of the one she loves, leading her to prostitute and betray the very essence of herself to help her lover boy become something more than what he is. In some ways, this is an examination of the female condition-a hazy, post-traumatic stress disorder-infused willingness to subjugate. Can she escape? 

Film, 51'
Courtesy of the artist
*With Greek subtitles

Watch the trailer here.