18. YUL Creativity-Pt. 2 — Hey Mikiki

Montreal host Éric introduces performance artist Mikiki, whose journey from "baby anarchist" to queer health activist informs their provocative work. Mikiki discusses video as an anti-market medium for activism and how complex PTSD led them to prioritize art over traditional employment. 

They explore Mikiki’s video "Red Flags: A Love Letter," which reframes injection drug use through a neutral or positive lens. The conversation captures the communal reality of chemsex and the underground’s "glamour," framing creative expression as a survival strategy while navigating substance use. 

If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services. 

Browse Mikiki's work: 

• Mikiki's website 

• Mikiki's "Red Flags: A Love Letter" for Visual AIDS

• Untitled (00.002): Performance documentation on grief and loss

• 00.002 projection: Multi-channel video component from the performance: 

• Behind-the-scenes of "Red Flags: A Love Letter" work: Instagram Reel