Krishna Istha
Inferior Scroll
Inferior Scroll is a re-enactment of Carolee Schneemann’s seminal 1975 work Interior Scroll. Between then and now, multiple re-enactments of the work have been staged by cis women artists. Krishna Istha re-enactment explores the positioning of trans artists in feminist performance art, creating dialogue around bodily autonomy and trans fetishisation. The artist’s nude body depicts performativity, reinforcing intersectional identity and normalising the complexities of trans bodies. The piece is titled Inferior Scroll as a nod to the way trans bodies are treated as disposable and inferior to cis bodies within the arts industry and wider society. Video here: https://vimeo.com/437194092

This video is password protected, please email inferiorscroll@gmail.com for the password.

Krishna Istha is a London based live artist and performance maker. Their work looks at trans/formations (physical, political & collaborative), gender politics and queer culture using subversive text and humour. Their practice is often collaborative and trans disciplinary, spanning across theatre, opera, comedy and performance art.

Currently, they are co-writing a new live show with Travis Alabanza and Emma Frankland commissioned by Roundhouse (London) set to be performed by a company of young trans performers in 2021. They are also one of the Arts Admin Bursary artists (2020-2021) and a board member of the Raze Collective.

www.krishnaistha.com

Inferior Scroll was invited by LADA for Once More With Feeling, an online programme of four instruction pieces and performance re-enactments. Further works will be presented in the following weeks of LADA’s Summer Programme.