Mathilde Daudet's 'Choisir de vivre' Chronicles Bodily Transformation
Mathilde Daudet's book 'Choisir de vivre' (Choosing to Live), published by Carnets nord, is reviewed in artpress issue 432 (April 2016, p. 88). The work bears witness to the transformation of a body to align with an individual's sensibility, unconscious, imagination, and desire. Daudet, who authored the book, was formerly known by a different name, indicating a personal journey of gender or identity transition. The review highlights that this is not the first publication to document such a bodily metamorphosis, placing Daudet's account within a broader context of narratives about self-determination and physical change. The book's title suggests a conscious choice to live authentically, emphasizing agency and personal conviction.
Key facts
- Mathilde Daudet is the author of 'Choisir de vivre'.
- The book is published by Carnets nord.
- It was reviewed in artpress issue 432 (April 2016, p. 88).
- The work documents the transformation of a body to match an individual's sensibility, unconscious, imagination, and desire.
- Daudet previously used a different name.
- The book is not the first to address such bodily transformation.
- The title translates to 'Choosing to Live'.
- The narrative emphasizes agency and authenticity.
Entities
Artists
- Mathilde Daudet
Institutions
- artpress
- Carnets nord
Sources
- artpress —