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The Process of Transformation, 2019

The Process of Transformation is a participatory performance art project exploring dialogue as a catalyst for contemplating change and its ephemeral permanence. Initially conceived as an exchange—participants receiving handmade, hand-poked tattoos from the artist in return for conversations about transformation—the work engages deeply with the paradox of change as constant yet transient. Drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros, whose continual renewal occurs through self-devouring, the tattooing process symbolizes physical and mental transformation through intentional alteration of the body. Participants made personal choices about ink color, language, placement, and font, often opting for the artist's handwriting, thus embedding a piece of her identity onto their own. Over forty individuals shared intimate reflections on life, death, politics, gender identity, climate change, illness, loss, and hope, fostering a safe space rich in emotional depth and human connection. The project has continued evolving through exchanges of meaningful objects and narratives, culminating in the 2020 publication "Cambio," featuring twelve participant stories.

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