Leto Keunen is a Brussels based visual artist and designer exploring the intersections of objects, social dynamics, and power structures. Her practice critically examines gender narratives and the relationships between public and domestic spaces, using spatial and material practices as a tool for questioning and reimagining existing systems.
Through a research-driven and participatory approach, she engages in installation art and speculative scenarios to challenge societal norms and foster critical reflection. Her work considers everyday practices as sites of resistance and collective transformation, seeking to inspire alternative modes of social interaction and shared responsibility.
location: KUNSTHAL GENT
partner: AMAL Gent
images: Sahar Khosravi
2022 - 2023
This workshop was part of a project about gender-related fear in public spaces. During a year-long proces I introduced various design interventions, objects, and actions that would empower individuals in an urban environment and activate bystanders to take a proactive role in the city. Creative workshops were the starting point of this proces. To make experiences tangible, facilitate conversations and gradually create a deeper understanding of the issue.
During the workshop, participants could visualize their perspective on the city by depicting pain points, frustrations, feelings of insecurity, or experiences in the city. Meanwhile, we discussed our fears and the moments when this fear arises.
Through subjective mapping, participants can visualize their own experiences in their environment. Participation and personal experiences are central to this process and result in a series of subjective maps.
Through subjective mapping, participants can visualize their own experiences in their environment. Participation and personal experiences are central to this process and result in a series of subjective maps.
These workshops were organised in collaboration with Amal Gent.