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Welcome to LVLZ Media Library & Archive, gain access to video art, documentation of physical pieces, performances and digital works, along with educational resources authored by Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Mputu. the creative explores subjects such as digital citizenship and the intimate relationship between humans and technology; resistance efforts in preserving traditional Congolese spirituality in a post-colonial world, the freedom of self authorship online in a capitalistic society, challenging forced normativity in identity politics and explorations into taboo subcultures.
recent works
IT’S ABOVE US
IT’S BENEATH US
GOLD MINE
Illustrations of Data Mining and the Excavation of the Gems in Your Mind
digital works
Soul Retrieval
CCCopy of Innards Divisions
DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER—
DO SMASH THAT CAMERA!
PHYSICAL WORKS
PERFORMANCES
'Sanza' Performance piece at Disjetca
Performer alternates between gymnast-like body contortions and mimicking the body postures of the audience, interrogating their gaze as video art projects behind
Epigenetic Therapy Tx (treatment) Video Piece
Police Brutality Mindfulness Meditation Video Art & Performance @ TRQPITECA, Chicago, IL
Participant in Kate Durban's Hello Selfie! NY curated by Transfer Gallery
HELLO, SELFIE! W KATE DURBIN & CO.
browser experiences
Fan art made by member of sex positivity focused Facebook group, 'Teach Me Tease Me' holding at one point 2k friends.
International Undergound Fashion zine For You By You '/inb4' Facebook Group
Commissioned by NewHive, 'Broken Windows' Interactive Browser experience exploring surveillance culture, counterculture organizing and prison reform
New Museum's Rhizome 2016 Microgrant Award Recepient, 'LVLZ Healing Center' Browser Experience -- virtual platform focused on art, health and organizing
educational resources
WHOSE MIND IS IT ANYWAY?
investigation into the art world’s historical relationship with govt. intelligence entities (powerpoint)
LVLZ OF UNDERSTANDING: immunity and the common cold/flu
(informational graphic)
diversity, equity & inclusion: the game
interactive performance lecture toolkit (video component)
Post COVID 19 LONG TERM SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS (downloadable file)