THE HEART IS A MUSCLE THE SIZE OF A FIST
THE HEART IS A MUSCLE THE SIZE OF A FIST, 2024
THE HEART IS A MUSCLE THE SIZE OF A FIST is a multimedia installation and interactive performance created by Hugo Chang Coffey, Klara Lopez and Alma Akua. It was exhibited in March 2024 as part of a group show marking the 100th year of women’s access to The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
While recognizing the women who came before us, we wish to acknowledge the artistry of people who are still not being considered within academic and institutional frameworks. This is a declaration of love to the future we have yet to see. It is the marking of unknown territories and forgotten history.
Complete list of works:
Entrance/Exit
Curtains, spray paint, heart stamp with ink.
Resting space for BIPoCs
Pillows and blankets from Tee Thot Godx.
Fountain
Plaster, epoxy, wood, rebar, chicken wire.
Archived material
FCNN (Feminist Collective with No Name),
Melting heart
Ice, hair.
Wine glass sculpture
Plastic wine glasses, white wine, spinning platform.
BODY AS FOUNTAIN
Performed by Cylo, Klara Lopez, Angel Silva and suziethecockroach.
30 min.
Zine me up - Open call
Physical and digital pamphlet.
As an extension of the exhibition, an open call was made, inviting anyone who recognized themselves in the description to co-create a zine. The zine was published in October 2024, featuring 14 queer and/or PoC artists across Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm.