The artists Larisa Pérez Flores and Daniasa M. Curbelo have approached their work from a Canarian and feminist viewpoint.
The Auditorio de Tenerife is presenting tomorrow (Tuesday, 23 December) the showcase of the artistic residency Diablas y dominadoras, where the artists Larisa Pérez Flores and Daniasa M. Curbelo have been working at La Salita for a week. The event starts at 7.30 p.m. at La Salita, with free entry until the total capacity is reached.
These residencies for emerging, performance-focused Canarian artists are part of La Salita’s season, in partnership with the Laboratory of Live Arts and Citizenship of the Canary Islands (LAV-C), directed by cultural manager Beatriz Bello and artist Darío Bardam.
Diablas y dominadoras examines how Christianity shaped perceptions of femininity, positioning it between the demonic and the sacred. This perspective is supported by gender archetypes found in narratives where various figures and characters represent feminine otherness.
The artists investigate how these perceptions developed in the Canary Islands and identify their key characteristics. They also examine gaps and weaknesses in this narrative. Through a scenic approach, they analyse the relationship between the sacred-demonic dualism and coloniality from a gender-based perspective.
Larisa Pérez Flores (Tenerife, 1986) is a researcher and transdisciplinary creator with a degree in philosophy, culture, and society from the University of La Laguna. She has contributed to various publications and presented her work at universities across Europe, America, and Africa. Her experience includes residencies, curatorial projects, and exhibitions at multiple arts centres. Her practice focuses on societal transformation, exploring themes such as identity, insularity, and water. She currently teaches at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Daniasa M. Curbelo (Tenerife, 1995) works in the creation, research, and promotion of Canarian culture and popular memory. Her gender-based perspective challenges dominant narratives and introduces new interpretations that highlight sexual subalternity, aiming to broaden historical understanding beyond colonial, binary, and Eurocentric frameworks. She holds a degree in fine arts (2017), a Master’s in gender studies and equality policies (2021), and a Master’s in teacher training (2024) from the University of La Laguna. She received the 2020 Emma Goldman Snowball Award from the Dutch foundation FLAX for her international commitment to gender equality, along with other institutional recognitions. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Paris, Barcelona, and the Azores.
The Auditorio de Tenerife supports artist development, new works, and artistic processes. Since La Salita’s launch last season, it has hosted residencies and theatrical labs that explore various dramaturgical approaches.
Each initiative encourages critical thinking, reflection, and action, often concluding with a public presentation tailored to the project’s goals.