Thank You Body - The Art and Power of Performance

Explore the transformative power of performance art in this 14-minute TEDxSydney talk by Emma Maye Gibson, also known as Betty Grumble. Discover Gibson's performance manifesto "Thank You Body" and learn how presence, energy, and creativity can foster allyship, action, and compassion. Delve into the concept of a hopeful utopia where audience and performer engage in an exchange of love, rage, hope, and sensuality. Examine how performance art celebrates the body's power to challenge societal norms and effect change. Gain insights into Gibson's ecosexual perspective and her view of art as spiritual action. Learn about her diverse performance background, including appearances at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide. Understand how Gibson uses her body as a site for catharsis and pleasure, blending ritual theatre, autobiography, cabaret, performance art, and multimedia in her work.