Jota Ramos

Brazil/ Germany

Artist
 
Jota Ramos (b.Brazil, 1989) is a transmasculine non - binary multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. Beginning with autobiographical artistic experiments, Ramos explores the practices of performance, video, installation, photography, and poetry. Creating peripheral dissident subjectivities that dialogue with symbolic, etymological, and Black and gender identity references, he seeks to bring a poetic reflection as a healing space thinking about how to portray the authenticity of the brown body in a genuine way, as a light-skinned Black person. His research investigates tools to build an antiracist and powerful representation of Black trans people’s sociality, identity, and their historical journey.
 
The Vila Sul residence holds immense significance within my research journey. As a black trans person who is also part of the ballroom community, this residency opens up a connection between Brazil and Berlin. As a Brazilian living in Germany "Private Property" emerges as a performance series that delves into the intricate dynamics of accessing trans bodies without consent. This residency provides a unique lens through which to examine the complexities of the Brazilian context.
 
Instagram: @iamjotaramos