#Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi

[yourdailyqueer]

Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi (Crazinst Artist)

Gender: Transgender woman (she/sh!t)

Sexuality: N/A

DOB: Born 1981   

Ethnicity: Ghanaian

Occupation: Artist, performance artist, activist

[queerafricans]

In a dimly-lit room with racks of women's clothing, Ghanaian artist and LGBT+ activist Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi flipped through photo self-portraits illustrating her transition to womanhood.

One trans woman’s fight to protect Ghana’s LGBT+ community

[01saratonin]

Hot Mess! E8

Episode 8: Saturday, May 27 Two sets: 4:20pm & 8:00pm  Esteemed artists: Hiroko Tamano, Mallory Yanhan Qiu, Mz.Mr., Riin Peisert, Va-Bene Elikem K. Fiatsi $15 Elastic Arts, 3429 W. Diversey Ave. #208 Chicago, IL 60647 www.elasticarts.org/streaming

[we-crazinist]

or . ga.nis . mus SAVE THE DATE ~~~~~~~~~~~~ @perfocraze_international Artist Residency [pIAR] in collaboration with @alliancefrancaisekumasi invites friends, families, artists and the general public to the end of 2021 artists residency exhibition / musical concert. Friday 27th August   Exhibition @ 6:00 PM   Concert    @ 7:00 PM GMT Venue  Alliance Francaise Kumasi ( opposite Aboude restaurant - TUC ) PARTICIPATING ARTISTS (pIAR 2021)  @rez_inyanzi (S A) @sara_ama_duah (Germany) @mireiaperezrodrigue (Spain) @piargno84 (Netherlands) @dancetheaterwhatever (USA) @lenaczerniawska.drawings (Poland) @gordoasalazar (México)  Collaborating artist @martintoloku (Ghana) @anafagri (Austria) @madkate27 (Germany) Johannes Gerald (Netherlands) @nanabowia (Ghana)  @ngminvielu.kuuire (Ghana)  @erykadellenbach (USA) Curated by Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi @crazinist _artist  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To attend, please click on the link and sign up free here 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://forms.gle/UqVer1S6j7tsteV29 Or Message @perfocraze_international for the link  #crazinistartiststudio #perfocraZeinternationalartistresidency #alliancefrancaisekumasi  #performanceart #artistresidency  #musicalconcert  #nanabat #sounds #video #music #performance #film #installation #perfomancehatchery #organismus  #or.ga.nis.mus #liveperformance #photography #pIAR2021 (at Alliance française Kumasi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9oPQyoNeg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[filmesdeinfiltracao]

EN I'm so proud that two of my short-films will be screened at 14º Cinefantasy IFFF !!! T H R E E S O M E with and by Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi, John Herman, Thais de Almeida Prado Mostra Fantástica Diversidade, no Cine Bijou 15/09/2022, às 20:00 SERÁ QUE NO FUTURO SEREMOS TODOS CACTOS? 🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵 a collaboration by Fernanda Sanchez Valdivieso and Thais de Almeida Prado with the participation of Marília Almeida Prado, Pedro, Luisa, Ester, Corujito 🐱e Zigfrida Werner 😻 sonorities by Lea Arafah Mostra Ficção Científica, no Cine Bijou 16/09/2022, às 20:00 Provocations by Pink Umbrellas LET'S GO <3 Cine Bijou (Praça Franklin Roosevelt, 172, Consolação, São Paulo, SP) PT Super Feliz que dois curtas estarão em cartaz em Setembro no 14º Cinefantasy IFFF !!! SERÁ QUE NO FUTURO SEREMOS TODOS CACTOS? 🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵 Colaboração de Fernandez Nanda e Thais de Almeida Prado Com as participações de Marília Almeida Prado, Pedro, Luisa, Ester, Corujito 🐱e Zigfrida Werner 😻 Sonoridades de Lea Arafah Wasem Simon Mostra Ficção Científica, no Cine Bijou 16/09/2022, às 20:00 T H R E E S O M E Colaboração de Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi, Thais de Almeida Prado e John Herman Mostra Fantástica Diversidade, no Cine Bijou 15/09/2022, às 20:00 Cine Bijou (Praça Franklin Roosevelt, 172, Consolação, São Paulo, SP) LET'S GO | SIMBORAAA!!!! ❤️ http://www.planetatela.com.br/noticia/14a-cinefantasy-traz-115-filmes-de-32-paises/?fbclid=IwAR1RxwnfHNhy76D9yQ8KIWbGpQr6oQSASga2KOgwyhZj5RAYcVkyfSDVVCw (em Cine Bijou) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGvHZ3LYsj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[automaticvr]

Virtual Reality Exhibition by New Scenario with Maria Hassabi | Christian Falsnaes | Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi 15. 8. – 1. 9. 2019 In collaboration with Zürcher Theater Spektakel, Roehrs & Boetsch brings to Zurich WHITEOUT, the world's first virtual reality group exhibition on contemporary performance art. Originally developed for the NRW-Forum, New Scenario's eighth exhibition project premiered on the 18th of July in Düsseldorf. The show features artists Maria Hassabi, Christian Falsnaes and Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi performing in a virtual space. Named after a typical winterly weather condition in which visibility is affected by snow and fog, to the point of dissolving any spatial reference in a condition of diffuse white light, WHITEOUT interprets the virtual space as a white void that becomes the setting for the performers. Using VR glasses, visitors gain access to the space and virtually walk for a close encounter with the special virtual recordings of the works, experiencing performative visual arts in an unprecedent manner.

[immigrantslenz]

crazinisT artisT. Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi AKA crazinisT artisT is a Ghanaian-Togolese multidisciplinary artists based in Ghana. His work interrogates supremacists actions of political injustice, violence and objectification of humanity, especially of underprivileged humans. His exhibition, "Rituals of Becoming" opens on February 26 at @gallery1957 . 📷: Nana Osei - 2017 #gallery1957 #Accra #Ghana #Africa #art #contemporaryart #artist #crazinistartist #Vabeneelikemfiatsi #exhibition #ritualsofbecoming #togo #politicalinjustice #humanity #artphotography #streetphotography #photography #artnewsafrica #everydayafrica (at Gallery 1957)

[crazinist]

Thank you 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Have a great dayyyyy!!! #Repost @watermillcenter (@get_repost) ・・・ #WatermillAlum Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi @crazinist_artist is a Ghanaian performance artist, pictured here performing with #CocoRosie for #TIMEBOMB. [sHe/it..]’s work questions the social constructivism of human existence and its relationship with gender stereotypes and sexual misrepresentation across different cultures. (📷: @bfa) #WatermillCenter (at The Watermill Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnm2eOGh-XN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14fpyqau86g86

[performancereihe]

WELCOME to Zurich! Lia Garcia and Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi Welcome to the 9. Performance Reihe Neu-Oerlikon #performanceart #zurich #züri #artists #ghana #mexicocity (at Zürich Airport)

[we-crazinist]

or . ga.nis . mus SAVE THE DATE ~~~~~~~~~~~~ @perfocraze_international Artist Residency [pIAR] in collaboration with @alliancefrancaisekumasi invites friends, families, artists and the general public to the end of 2021 artists residency exhibition / musical concert. Friday 27th August   Exhibition @ 6:00 PM   Concert    @ 7:00 PM GMT Venue  Alliance Francaise Kumasi ( opposite Aboude restaurant - TUC ) PARTICIPATING ARTISTS (pIAR 2021)  @rez_inyanzi (S A) @sara_ama_duah (Germany) @mireiaperezrodrigue (Spain) @piargno84 (Netherlands) @dancetheaterwhatever (USA) @lenaczerniawska.drawings (Poland) @gordoasalazar (México)  Collaborating artist @martintoloku (Ghana) @anafagri (Austria) @madkate27 (Germany) Johannes Gerald (Netherlands) @nanabowia (Ghana)  @ngminvielu.kuuire (Ghana)  @erykadellenbach (USA) Curated by Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi @crazinist _artist  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To attend, please click on the link and sign up free here 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://forms.gle/UqVer1S6j7tsteV29 Or Message @perfocraze_international for the link  #crazinistartiststudio #perfocraZeinternationalartistresidency #alliancefrancaisekumasi  #performanceart #artistresidency  #musicalconcert  #nanabat #sounds #video #music #performance #film #installation #perfomancehatchery #organismus  #or.ga.nis.mus #liveperformance #photography #pIAR2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_2lzNsRLt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

Happy birthday, @queer___femme We are excited to share some beautiful memories with our birthday pIARtron @queer___femme Giulia was one of the artists in residence in January 2022 (from London UK) for a four week project, research, and collaboration with fellow artists in residence. She also worked with @niya___b on intensive documentary research following the life, activism, and artistic journey of Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi aka @crazinist_artist . Giulia, with passion and love for pIAR, has joined our pIARtrons soon after her residency and has become a regular member of the pIARmily. We celebrate you today and wish you all the very best in life: good health, love, courage, happiness, and many more Love WINS @crazinist_artist and pIARmly (at PerfocraZe International Artist Residency -p IAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbGBquTMF4W/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

Congratulations to all the artists in residence who participated in the end of residency exhibition, 'BODIES AT WORK ' Thanks to all our audience, friends, and families for coming. We are so grateful to have you ❤️ To the pIARmly and the entire pIAR Team, we say Ayeko and akpekakakaa for your selfless support and contributions to making this possible. Participating artists and collaborators ■Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong @_.who.dat._ (Germany) ■Auro Orso (Germany) ■Kwame Brenya @kwamebrenya_ (Ghana) ■Sue ki Yee @suekinotsukie (Malaysia) ■Richmond Donkor @mcdonzi (collaborator, Ghana) ■Martin Toloku @martintoloku (collaborator, Ghana) ■Wonder Fiatsi @fiatsiw ( Mentee, Ghana) CURATED BY: Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi (crazinisT artisT) Love WINS #pIARmly #perfocrazeinternationalartistresidency #bodiesatwork #crazinisTartisTstudiO (at PerfocraZe International Artist Residency -p IAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/Caeb_kus_8D/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

Final assembly for our exhibition today, Saturday 26th February 4:00GMT 'BODIES AT WORK' Save the date 4:00ppm GMT 26th February 2022 perfocraZe International Artist Residency [pIAR] in collaboration with crazinisT artisT studiO invites you, friends, families, artists, and the general public to End of Residency Exhibition, 'BODIES AT WORK'. Saturday 26th February 2022 (4:00PM GMT). PLEASE FILL THE FORM BELOW OR IN OUR IG BIO https://forms.gle/AqayReWfjq1dXKL2A Please note that this exhibition is free, but for a limited number of persons (COVID REGULATIONS), you have to sign up to attend. WHAT HAPPENS AT pIAR SHOWS? pIAR is an interdisciplinary artists program, performance ‘hatchery’, incubator, laboratory, and interactive platform aimed at promoting exchange between international and local artists, activists, researchers, curators, and thinkers. At the end of each residency month, pIAR presents amazing processes and projects developed by artists in residence to the general public. Our upcoming show will present the works of 7 artists to highlight the end of February residency. Participating artists and collaborators ■Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong (Germany) ■Auro Orso (Germany) ■Kwame Brenya (Ghana) ■Sue ki Yee (Malaysia) ■Richmond Donkor (collaborator, Ghana) ■Martin Toloku (collaborator, Ghana) ■Wonder Fiatsi ( Mentee, Ghana) CURATED BY: Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi (crazinisT artisT) CAN I COME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Yes, sure! Please provide the names of all the people you are coming with below. DATE/TIME Saturday 26th February 2022 4:00 PM GMT: Don't miss the first performance VENUE/LOCATION crazinisT artisT studiO, Oduom, Kumasi (check google Map for direction or call us) Detailed direction and contact numbers will be provided after reservation (FREE ENTRY). Come and witness interesting works by amazing international and local artists in residence! All COVID-19 protocols will be observed, so please come with your mask 😷😷 (at PerfocraZe International Artist Residency -p IAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CabFrN1IwCs/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

'BODIES AT WORK' Save the date Tomorrow, Saturday 4:00ppm GMT 26th February 2022 perfocraZe International Artist Residency [pIAR] in collaboration with crazinisT artisT studiO invites you, friends, families, artists, and the general public to End of Residency Exhibition, 'BODIES AT WORK'. Saturday 26th February 2022 (4:00PM GMT). PLEASE FILL THE FORM BELOW OR IN OUR IG BIO https://forms.gle/AqayReWfjq1dXKL2A Please note that this exhibition is free, but for a limited number of persons (COVID REGULATIONS), you have to sign up to attend. WHAT HAPPENS AT pIAR SHOWS? pIAR is an interdisciplinary artists program, performance ‘hatchery’, incubator, laboratory, and interactive platform aimed at promoting exchange between international and local artists, activists, researchers, curators, and thinkers. At the end of each residency month, pIAR presents amazing processes and projects developed by artists in residence to the general public. Our upcoming show will present the works of 7 artists to highlight the end of February residency. Participating artists and collaborators ■Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong (Germany) ■Auro Orso (Germany) ■Kwame Brenya (Ghana) ■Sue ki Yee (Malaysia) ■Richmond Donkor (collaborator, Ghana) ■Martin Toloku (collaborator, Ghana) ■Wonder Fiatsi ( Mentee, Ghana) CURATED BY: Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi (crazinisT artisT) CAN I COME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Yes, sure! Please provide the names of all the people you are coming with below. DATE/TIME Saturday 26th February 2022 4:00 PM GMT: Don't miss the first performance VENUE/LOCATION crazinisT artisT studiO, Oduom, Kumasi (check google Map for direction or call us) Detailed direction and contact numbers will be provided after reservation (FREE ENTRY). Come and witness interesting works by amazing international and local artists in residence! All COVID-19 protocols will be observed, so please come with your mask 😷😷 (at PerfocraZe International Artist Residency -p IAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaaJ-PQMye2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

'I am that I am' When attitude becomes forms, Art becomes life... That art is the blood that runs through my vein and the flesh that conceals my fear. 2022 is a new beginning, a year of reclamation, restoration, and healing. I am very proud to take that bold step, even if it is my end... Killing the bill is my ultimate goal, and love is the best reason to die... Love WINS Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi(crazinisT artisT) 2022 'Z-story #newbeginning #crazinistartiststudio #crazinistartist #killthebill #lovewins (at Crazinist Artist Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYtn86CIUvw/?utm_medium=tumblr

[we-crazinist]

On behalf of crazinisT artisT studiO and the perfocraZe International Artist Residency, we want to say a very big thanks to the pIAR Team and all the key players that have been supporting us since 2019 in running this amazing artists residency. We are grateful for your support and for your tireless works. May the year 2022 mark a new beginning and bring you an everlasting joy, good health and prosperous life...May it be a year of reclamation, restoration and healing for you and your family. May you continue to lead and inspire others beyond your household 🙏🏿 ❤️ ❤️ @mawuenya_amudzi @nuerkien_fashion_art @martintoloku @onsoh @perfekt_kitchen @growdavincifilms Love WINS Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi @crazinist_artist #perfocrazeinternationalartistresidency #pIARteam #theyearofofreclamation2022 (at PerfocraZe International Artist Residency -p IAR) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1_5RKocgh/?utm_medium=tumblr