Body positivity in the Arts
About the webinar:
In this webinar we talk all things body positivity, bad representation and dismantling the restrictive beauty standards and ideologies that healthy = skinny that permeate our daily lives.
Chair:
- Andy Hudeková
Panelists:
- Elise Gilbert
- Niamh Buckland
Elise is an emerging multidisciplinary theatre maker and actor who combines filmmaking, musical composition & makeup artistry. She takes inspiration from her autobiography, queerness & feminism, to create work that challenges societal norms. Elise’s previous work has focused around eating disorders, body positivity and Womanhood.
Niamh is a Welsh actor, writer and director from West Wales. She loves to create and tell stories that spark empathy and appreciation, and finds real joy from producing immersive material.
About So You Wanna Change the Arts:
Part of Creative Youth’s Creative Talent Programme, these free webinar series explore key industry topics that affect young people in the arts. Generously supported by Arts Council England.