In this deeply confronting episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with artist and activist Christopher Quigley about his powerful initiative, Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. A two-time stroke survivor, Christopher shares how his near-death experience catalyzed a creative reckoning—leading him to confront systemic gender-based violence through immersive public art installations. His work reimagines physical and metaphorical “dangerous spaces” like boys’ locker rooms and bathrooms using sound, light, and stillness—not as spectacle, but as visceral truth. Together, they explore how cultural silence breeds harm, how men can step up, and why it’s time to listen, reflect, and disrupt.
About the Guest:
Christopher Quigley is a Canadian public artist, nonprofit founder, and survivor who created Alchemia Art Workshop and Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. His installations confront male socialization and gender-based violence through technology-rich environments that travel across communities, urging reflection and dialogue. His mission: to stop the cycle of harm and get men to acknowledge, confront, and dismantle toxic systems—starting from the inside.
Key Takeaways:
Dangerous spaces exist both physically and psychologically; we must name them to transform them.
Boys’ bathrooms and locker rooms often become sites of harmful socialization.
Christopher’s project uses 8 immersive stalls with tech-based interaction to engage young men.
Silence equals complicity; the time for accountability and male involvement is now.
Online platforms amplify misogyny—education must counteract these narratives directly.
Personal healing and systemic change are deeply intertwined.
Connect with Christopher Quigley:
Visit www.alchemiaartworkshop.org and www.transformationofdangerousspaces.com
Reach out to support the touring initiative, collaborate, or bring the installation to your community.
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