Un/mask - Masking and Gender Expression
Nikolaj Lange & Jespa
he | they
Sunday
14:00-16:00
Studio 3
"Masking" is the act of hiding ones true feelings, natural behaviours, or personal traits to fit in and meet social expectations. The term is mostly associated with neurodivergence, though, to some extend, we all do it. With gender, passing is often assumed to be something positive, but passing can also be a product of masking. Through a mix of reflection and somatic exercises, we'll explore the ways we regulate gendered expressions, often without being aware of it.
Nikolaj Lange & Jespa
Nikolaj Tange Lange is a Danish-born Berlin-based writer, musician, and adult performer. They're the author of six novels in Danish, including Romeo & Seahorse, an open-hearted look at chemsex addiction and toxic romanticism, which is also published in English.
Jespa works as a Curiosity Coach and Performance Artist, around sexuality, kink, everyday magic, and relationships, facilitating work/playshops and developing creative rituals. He experiences the world from a white, neuro-spicy, mostly able bodied and gay, trans-masc/non-binary perspective.
