In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana speaks with artist, activist, and survivor Christopher Quigley about his groundbreaking project, Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. After surviving two life-altering strokes in 2023, Christopher chose to confront gender-based violence head-on by reimagining the overlooked spaces where harm often begins—locker rooms, bathrooms, and online platforms. Through his nonprofit, Alchemia Art Workshop, he creates immersive art installations that invite men and boys to confront harmful conditioning, break cultural silences, and reclaim these spaces for healing and accountability.

Christopher shares how his lived experiences and emotional transformation shaped the project’s vision and explains why trauma-informed practices were integral to its design. This episode dives deep into socialization, online radicalization, and the role of men in ending intimate partner violence. It’s a compelling conversation on art as a catalyst for systemic change and community healing.

About the Guest:
Christopher Quigley is the founder of Alchemia Art Workshop and the visionary behind Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. His work combines art, activism, and lived experience to confront gender-based violence and reshape narratives around harm and healing.

Key Takeaways:

• The Transformation of Dangerous Spaces project was born out of grief and a desire to reimagine overlooked spaces where harm begins.

• Christopher’s own experiences with violence in locker rooms and bathrooms shaped his understanding of these environments as dangerous spaces.

• Online platforms now play a major role in radicalizing young men and spreading misogynistic narratives.

• Trauma-informed practices are central to the project, ensuring participants can process the installations safely.

• Men must be active participants in ending gender-based violence; silence only allows harm to persist.

• Art can create emotional entry points for uncomfortable but necessary conversations about accountability and healing.

Connect with Christopher Quigley:
Website: alchemiaartworkshop.org
Check the website for project details, endorsements, and opportunities to donate or volunteer.

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