In this episode I talk to Maria Pia about fluidity. As a drive, a process, a mode of experience. And all of these combined.

"It's coming particularly useful, this fluid approach to life, in pandemic times. If you think about it, reality is...we can't control it and we create an illusion trying to control it"

This is a personal story of Maria's self development and how that development has come to inform how she lives and works today.

Maria talks about using sexuality and some of its associated practices as means of changing herself - seeing her through life's transitions. She speaks on conscious kink and embodied performance. Psychomagia and symbolism. Ephiphenomenalism through the performance art of Rocio Boliver. Mummification during a time of intense grief.

A long time activist, Maria's way of fighting for matters close to her heart has changed. She tells us about her London-squatter days and how she's shifted from old school martyrdom and normative constructs toward self care and polytopes through relational anarchy.

Recently Maria ran the open call for the London Uncensored Festival. For lovers of art and pornography, and especially those who reject the distinction between the two. I wondered, what's ethical porn? And how's it different from porn that doesn't label itself as such?

For transcription and links check out https://livphoinix.com/Maria-Pia