The echoes of the sirens at Drifts Festival Helsinki

The Echoes of the Sirens ponders the place of femininity in the world, bringing forth feminine voice, body and space. It is a landscape and a terrain of strange bodies echoing femininity. The work is inspired by Siren creatures, which, according to philosopher Adriana Cavarero are “the most dangerous vocal creatures that the West has ever imagined. 

“Throughout their muted history, they have lived in dreams, silenced bodies, silences, silent rebellions.” Hélène Cixous

Drifts is a nomadic art platform that organises transcultural festivals annually in different regions of Helsinki. It seeks to engage with critical dialogues and address urgent societal issues through audiovisual, performative and discursive practices. Drifts fosters a space beyond cultural, geographical and disciplinary boundaries. It contributes to the cultural plurality by engaging with diverse neighbourhoods and communities in the city.

Kone Foundation and the City of Helsinki support the Echoes of the Sirens.