Chantell
Hassan

Awardee

Country

Mozambique

Chantell Hassan reexamines history through performance.

Themes
Environment / Climate emergency
Reexamining history
Disciplines
Performance
Visual Art
Other(s)
Awards
FELLOWS Award 2023
Building Beyond

Profile

Chantell Hassan is an interdisciplinary artist based in Beira, Mozambique. Chantell seamlessly merges performance, installation, and spoken word in her artistic expression, and her primary focus revolves around decolonizing art, simplifying contemporary forms, and extending art accessibility to local communities.Through extensive research and collaborative efforts, Chantell aims to break down elitist barriers, fostering inclusive dialogues. She intricately weaves personal narratives and collective experiences into her performances, while her installations serve as conduits for shared memories, inviting profound emotional and intellectual connections. She employs performance as a vital tool for audience engagement, utilising spoken word and interactive elements to ignite dialogue and foster shared understanding.