©frederiquefeder – 2020

THE NO MORE MANIFESTO

An art installation firstly showcased at Saas Gallery London in March 2020

On 5 March SAAS Gallery launched The NO More Manifesto, an art installation created by the French multidisciplinary artist, actress, children author and filmmaker Frederique Feder. The launch was timed to coincide with International Women’s Day and Say No More Week, a global initiative which aims to end domestic abuse.

The NO More Manifesto continues Frederique’s work around the female psyche, a recurring theme in her artwork. The concept was inspired by Frederique’s late mother, who experienced domestic abuse. The art installation is a public declaration highlighting behaviours that subjugate people, contributing to poor mental health, disempowerment, anxiety and social isolation. Frederique explains: “I can still remember the day when my mother got the phone call and she was told to ‘pack a bag and leave with me. There and then, she literally had all of her possessions – her life, in that one bag – and she had to start over. It’s a story that I know will resonate with many women”.

“I wanted to use my art to explore the connection between mental health and self-empowerment, to give something back that might have helped my mother at a time when she was at her lowest.”

The NO More Manifesto was initially designed as a project combining not only 3D, video and photography materials but also live performances when Frederique was in residence. The mechanics of Frederique’s performances were being kept closely under wraps until the launch date as there was an element of public involvement. The intimate space at SAAS Gallery was completely transformed in order to transport guests into the comfort and safety of a vintage, bygone-era.

The art project was curated by Lukas Kroulik who has an extensive experience in connecting the art world and charities. With the help of Lukas, Frederique Feder and SAAS Gallery were supporting Woman’s Trust, a specialist mental health charity which provides free counselling and therapy to women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Speaking of what motivated them to join the project, Woman’s Trust CEO, Heidi Riedel explained: “Domestic abuse has a significant impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing; something Frederique understands all too well given her own mother’s experience – and we see it, every day, in the women we support through our counselling and therapy. We’re delighted to be working with Frederique and SAAS Gallery on this creative art installation which examines the way people absorb and supress various negative emotions and behaviours – and the impact this has on our daily lives.”

With the ongoing Covid crisis, domestic abuse has been sadly on the increase within the UK and worldwide.

THE NO MORE (Je Vide Mon Sac) – Art installation by F Feder Created in 2020

ⒸVincent Macleod 2020

MANIFESTO No 5, 2020

21 X 22cm
Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag
£500.00 (unframed)

This work includes a certificate of authenticity.

©frederiquefeder – 2020

The NO MORE MANIFESTO revisited by Humanistic Video Director HOHO – 2020 (EXTRACT)

ⒸVincent Macleod 2020

ⒸVincent Macleod 2020

My art curator Lukas Kroulik

Saas Gallery

Woman’s Trust

Chrystele, Folassade, Kitty, Kamila, Vincent, Taron, Charis and…
Pina, Loulou, Mila, Helen and Arinder.

For any enquiries about the exhibition please email: [email protected]