Cecilia Bullo’s RHIZOMATIC was presented as part of Endlessnessnessness, a group exhibition curated by Julia Moustacchi at the LAB Gallery, Dublin. RHIZOMATIC is a dynamic, time-based installation and performance that investigates material processes, endurance, and punk bodily acts. Embodying the persona of a Luchadora wrestler while physically constrained by a power speed resistor, Bullo symbolically addresses the challenges faced by women and gender minorities. This performative action oscillates between struggle and defiance, using humor as a strategic tool to critique patriarchal structures while embracing the ethos of ecofeminism and the politics of making.

Central to the work is a clay sculptural wall piece, created in real-time during the performance. Inspired by the resilience and healing properties of Aloe Vera—an ongoing personal signifier in Bullo’s practice—this evolving sculpture functions as both a material imprint of the performance and a conceptual extension of the body. The wall/plant-apparatus unfolds over the course of the exhibition, referencing contemporary coping mechanisms, urban shamanistic rituals, and the ecological voids that exist within urban landscapes.

On March 8th, International Women’s Day 2024, Bullo presented a culminating public performance. Incorporating a warrior pose as a gesture of solidarity, the work extended beyond the gallery space to support Women’s Aid Ireland, amplifying its message of resistance and resilience. Through a multidisciplinary approach, RHIZOMATIC asserts itself as an act of endurance, transformation, and defiant creativity.