Drawing from the ongoing struggles faced by women in Peru and the United States, this piece reflects a feminist critique in response to the global rise in reproductive control and body policing.
Despair relies on the emotional and symbolic power of image and sound. The work merges 2D, 2.5D, and stop-motion animation techniques into a visceral and immersive visual experience. Audio clips of politicians from Peru and the U.S.—public figures actively working to deny women autonomy—are woven into the soundscape, underscoring the violence of rhetorical control with a haunting realism.
The animation unfolds through evocative visual metaphors and bold juxtapositions, creating a space for reflection and critique. The visual analogies invite viewers to draw their own connections while amplifying the work’s call for reproductive justice. With Despair, I aim to both provoke and empower, offering solidarity, resistance, and visibility in the face of institutional repression.
