Exploring movements through a movement; The role of embodiment in embedded design for an activistic movement

Abstract

In This project, I examined the possibilities to embed myself as the tool by creating movements to perform and artistically shape an activistic movement. The challenges I went through, from creating networks and connections to other artists with the same aim to internal analyses are elaborated in this paper. From decades ago until now that I’m writing this report, dance has been forbidden in Iran. Therefore, I wanted to place dance in design activism and use this tool as a medium to stand against tyranny both in Iran and same views abroad. I reflect upon my process of design through embodiment and choreography litteratures with relevancy to embedded design. This thesis is a contribution to all women and any gender in minority, anyone who missed human rights in their lives and every free soul yearning for freedom. For Woman, Life, Freedom.