Author Archives: senaapenyadu

The body can be used as a canvas— used to convey symbols, as a medium for art, to tell stories or to produce socialities. ‘Blackface’, a practise dating back to the 19th century was a form of theatrical make-up used predominantly by White performers to represent a caricature of a Black person. Jim Crow wasContinue reading “‘Digital Blackface’”

In the previous posts there has been a focus on avatars or digitally embodied modes of expression such as emojis that mimic the lived experience of the user’s body. This video post will explore how virtual spaces can be transformative as well as looking at the ways in which individuals can subvert or escape dominantContinue reading “Transformation”

From the humble ‘msn’ emoticon back in the early 00’s to Apple’s ‘memoji’—a personalised emoticon meant to mimic the facial expressions and appearance of an individual, emoticons have been on an evolutionary journey so to speak. On the surface these cultural icons may be seen as a language or a trend. Yet, in a worldContinue reading “Emoji Evolution”

As I sit here cupping my unusually bloated tummy and wondering why I still have a craving for ‘Kinder Buenos’ after demolishing two bars, it finally occurs to me that it’s about the right time for my monthly menstruation to begin. While I consider myself to be quite in tune with my body, often noticingContinue reading “‘Mhealth’”