Megan Lucille Boettcher

AND WE WALK:
OF INCONSOLABLE MEMORIES AND CRUCIFIED PLEASURE
a performance artwork by artist Megan Lucille Boettcher curated by Rosie Gilbertson

THE WALK

Date: FRIDAY 6th AUGUST, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 17:30
route below

THE EXHIBITION

Location: THE PIPE FACTORY
42 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2LA, Ground Floor

Time:19:00 - END
INSTAGRAM LIVE of film screening & discussion, 18:00-19:00 via @glacuratorial
Follow Boettcher's & Gilbertson's Instagrams for updates: @meganlucilleboettcher & @rosie_gi

Still from Emulate the Virgin Mary, 2021
Premieres Friday 6th August, 2021 via Instagram Live from The Pipe Factory in Glasgow, Scotland

WARNING:

THIS PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION OF WORKS CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND A PROCESS OF HEALING FROM TRAUMA
(sexual trauma; trauma from religious indoctrination, societal and communal shame and guilt; sexual pleasure; nudity)

While artist and curator have taken careful measures to make this performance and exhibition safe and inclusive, THIS SUBJECT MATTER MAY BE UPSETTING TO SOME VIEWERS

IF THESE TOPICS ARE DISTRESSING TO YOU,
WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

EVENT DESCRIPTION

And We Walk: Of Inconsolable Memories and Crucified Pleasure

Wearing a dress handmade from the papers of her failed rape case, Boettcher will walk a predetermined route through the city of Glasgow for 12 hours. Part healing ritual, part walk of awareness, part participatory event, Boettcher and Gilbertson aim to use public performance art to continue conversations about women and gender variant people’s safety and encourage further focused discussion of bodily autonomy and sexual pleasure in the aftermath of sexual violence. The walk will end with a screening and audio performance of Boettcher’s short film Emulate the Virgin Mary and include a talk between curator and artist as they discuss pain, pleasure, and life after trauma.* The film screening and discussion will take place on the ground floor of The Pipe Factory after which there will be an open exhibition of the artist's work.

ARTIST AND CURATOR CORDIALLY INVITE ANY AND ALL WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS INCLUSIVE, PARTICIPATORY EVENT

This is a long, slow walk of solidarity, healing, and community.
Participants are invited to join the walk at whatever point they wish and for however long; there is no minimum time commitment. Come as you are and bring what you need (water, food, sun cream, weather appropriate clothing, etc) as Glasgow weather can be variable.

Anyone can join the walk, but please follow Scottish Government Guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing.

For those interested in participating, please signup via the following Eventbrite link

Note: If you do not sign up for the event, no worries! Please come and walk anyway x
Sign up is not mandatory, but it is recommended so the curator can contact you with important information and updates.

*Unfortunately, the capacity at the Pipe Factory is currently restricted, thus in-person viewing of the film and participation in the discussion are by personal invitation only. HOWEVER, the film screening and discussion will be accessible on Instagram LIVE via the @glacuratorial account, going live from approx 18:00-19:00.

THE ROUTE

To interact with the route, please follow this link

ROUTE NOTES:

Throughout the day there will be four checkpoints where the artist will pause for 30 minutes, making it easier for those who wish to participate to join at whichever time or stage one pleases. The 4 Checkpoints and approximate times the artist will be at each include:

Kothel @ 8:00-8:30
536 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8EL

Spitfire Espresso @ 10:30-11:00
127 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NP

Cafe Strange Brew @ 13:45-14:15
1082 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3XA

WEST On The Green @ 16:30-17:15
15 Binnie Pl, Glasgow G40 1AW

The Route is approximately 22 miles, mainly flat (see interactive map for details), and wheelchair accessible for its majority. All four checkpoints also have wheelchair accessible toilets. If you have any questions on accessibility, please contact the curator (rosiegilbertson23@gmail.com).

As these checkpoints are establishments that welcome paying customers, the artist and curator ask that you patron these establishments if you wish to pause where the artist pauses. If the capacity for these specific spaces are full or if you have brought your own nourishment, there are plenty of neighbouring establishments for food and drink and/or ample pavement for you to wait.

At the final checkpoint, the artist will pause for 45 minutes, preparing for the CLIMAX of the walk. Participants may choose to end the walk here, enjoy a drink of choice, and are welcome to tune into the Instagram LIVE (@glacuratorial) of the final act.

For those who wish to walk with the artist to The Pipe Factory, Baad Bar is situated across the street where one can purchase food and drink.

Wherever you choose to end your walk or if you wish to only come for the exhibition,
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE PIPE FACTORY FROM 19:00 ONWARD.

PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE

While this is a curated walk of awareness and participatory event,

And We Walk: Of Inconsolable Memories and Crucified Pleasure is a performance artwork by the artist, Megan Lucille Boettcher.

Participants are welcome to walk, chat, discuss, reflect, enjoy, participate in this walk and its themes at whichever capacity they wish.

However,

THE ARTIST WILL ENDURE THE WALK IN SILENCE

Any interaction with the artist will be directed to her companions.
The artist and curator ask that you please respect this and understand if the artist stays silent to your questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you in advance, and we look forward to welcoming you!

NOTICE:

IF YOU TAKE ANY PHOTOS, VIDEOS, OR DOCUMENTATION OF THE PERFORMANCE,
EXHIBITION, &/OR EVENT, THE ARTIST AND CURATOR WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS CONTACT FORM
OR TAG THEM ON INSTAGRAM: @meganlucilleboettcher & @rosie_gi