Duration - 35minutes
"I See Vampires In My Garden" is a provocative exploration of the female experience, delving into the themes of objectification, consumption and the pervasive pressure to offer oneself to the world. Through a minimalist yet powerful performance, Aparna raises unsettling questions: What does it mean to be constantly viewed as an object of desire, a piece of meat, ready to be devoured? How does the act of offering oneself, repeatedly and without choice, shape a woman’s identity and sense of self?
“I See Vampires In My Garden”, confront the audience with the visceral reality of being consumed — emotionally, physically, and psychologically. It challenges viewers to reflect on their role in this consumption. Are they complicit in the act of devouring? What are the implications of this relentless consumption, both for the individual and society at large?
Aparna’s work is a haunting commentary on the cyclical nature of objectification, leaving the audience to grapple with the uncomfortable realization that they are not just witnesses but participants in the narrative. Through this piece, she compels us to consider: Where does the line between the viewer and the devourer blur? And when everything is offered, what remains?