Paralirima: An Immersive Exploration of Identity and Freedom

Discover a Unique Artistic Journey

Step into Paralirima, a thought-provoking performance and installation by artist and poet Roz. This project invites you to reflect on the nature of freedom through the lens of lived experiences within the disability and queer communities. By transforming the body into both a structure and an archive, the artist creates a deeply personal and political space for dialogue.

What to Expect

Paralirima is more than just an exhibition; it is a living landscape where poetry, research, and identity converge. You will encounter a “wearable room” filled with notes and research materials, all woven together with improvisational poetry. The atmosphere is designed to be a quiet, decolonial space that encourages meaningful reflection on trauma, memory, and social justice.

Practical Information

• Accessibility: The event is presented in Greek Cypriot and English, with additional translation into Cypriot Sign Language.
• About the Artist: Roz (Panayota Zintili) is a Nicosia-based performance artist and poet with a background in social anthropology. Her work is deeply rooted in feminist, queer, and crip theory, and she is an active member of the inclusive collective Koullou Makka.
• Context: This installation is part of the Kartzin SEA Lab initiative, supported by the Visual Voices project and the Commonwealth Foundation.