WF Online Series 2024
Focus: Dayna McLeod
23 - 30 May

Welcome to the 4th edition of the WF Online Series. In this upcoming program, we'll feature a selection of works by Dayna McLeod, a Montreal-based performance and video artist. McLeod's oeuvre explores themes of feminism, queer identity, and sexuality, often employing humor while examining the social and material conditions of the body through mediums such as cabaret, duration, remix, video, and installation practices.

McLeod delves into personal experiences, technology, and identity to explore themes related to self-awareness, surveillance, and the intersection of digital and physical realities. Her recent artistic focus centers on the subjects of sleep and dreams, which will be explored through a curated selection of video works in this program. Additionally, she has experimented with herself as an AI actor and has produced video essays analyzing films and her own performativity. Furthermore, McLeod engages in autoethnography, particularly examining intergenerational queer aging and desire. This program offers an opportunity to delve into McLeod's varied artistic explorations, ranging from personal introspection to broader societal themes.

We also invite you to listen to our audio interview with Dayna. We discuss her background, artistic approach, and themes explored in her work. Dayna reflects on the intersection of art, technology, and social media in contemporary performance, examining the impact of AI on storytelling and performance, highlighting challenges and complexities. She shares insights into her ongoing project involving AI and video essays, viewing her artistic practice as a tool for challenging norms and fostering critical dialogue, often using humor to engage audiences.

The film program will be available for one week starting on Thursday, May 23rd.

"The WF Online Series” includes four curated screening programs per year, each with a unique curatorial proposition featuring productions from Basel, Switzerland, and around the world. Each program is available for one week.

This project is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Mary & Ewald E. Bertschmann-Stiftung