Assuming the Ecosexual Position: The Earth as Lover

Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens married the Earth in 2008 to explore the realms of ecosexuality. They have been pushing and obliterating the boundaries circumscribing biology and ecology, creating ecosexual art in their performance of an environmentalism that is feminist, queer, sensual, sexual, posthuman, materialist, exuberant, and steeped in humor. They share the process of making interactive performance art, including the Chemo Fashion Show, Cuddle, Sidewalk Sex Clinics, and Ecosex Walking Tours.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 15 September 2021
\n Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
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The captivating tale of the artistic collaboration between the pioneers of the ecosex movement, their diverse communities, and the Earth unfolds in a series of captivating paragraphs.

Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, two visionary artists, have dedicated their lives to exploring the realms of ecosexuality through their live art, exhibitions, and films. In a remarkable act of commitment, they married the Earth in 2008, embarking on a journey of exploration and embodiment. Their love for the environment became an embodied expression of passion, pushing the boundaries of biology and ecology.

Since then, Sprinkle and Stephens have been tirelessly pushing and obliterating the boundaries that confine us. They create ecosexual art through their performances, blending feminism, queer identity, sensuality, sexuality, posthumanism, materialism, exuberance, and humor. Their work is a testament to the power of creativity and the transformative potential of environmentalism.

Assuming the Ecosexual Position delves into the personal journeys of Annie and Beth, revealing the childhood moments that sparked their interest in ecosexuality. Annie's connection to her family swimming pool in Los Angeles and Beth's fondness for forbidden tomatoes on her grandparents' Appalachian farm set the stage for their future endeavors. The book chronicles their journey as lovers and collaborators, their unwavering stand against homophobia and xenophobia, and the birth of the Love Art Laboratory.

This groundbreaking collaboration brought together influential performance artists like Linda M. Montano, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, and feminist pornographer Madison Young. Together, they embarked on a series of interactive performance art projects, including the Chemo Fashion Show, Cuddle, Sidewalk Sex Clinics, and Ecosex Walking Tours. Sprinkle and Stephens celebrate numerous weddings to various nature entities, from the majestic Appalachian Mountains to the serene Adriatic Sea.

Their creative process is a testament to their dedication and innovation. They collaborate closely with hund, a collective of artists and performers, to create these extraordinary weddings. Through their work, Sprinkle and Stephens invite us to reimagine our relationships with the natural world and embrace the beauty of ecosexuality.

Their story is a beacon of hope, reminding us that our love for the Earth can inspire us to create a more sustainable and harmonious future. Through their art, Sprinkle and Stephens inspire us to embrace our sexuality, our environmentalism, and our collective responsibility to protect our planet.

\n Weight: 580g\n
Dimension: 228 x 178 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781517900199\n \n