Ask the Goddess

Ask the Goddess showcases Carolee Schneemann as she engages with the audience, responding to sexual and psychic dilemmas drawn from submitted cards. The film features a continuous stream of projected slides that present a variety of Goddess symbols, integrating both taboo and sacred imagery, including animal attributes.

Schneemann's performance is marked by spontaneity as she reacts to the unpredictable visual elements. She channels responses that are both insightful and visceral, transforming physically throughout the piece. At times, she embodies animalistic traits, howling like a wolf or crawling while making pig-like sounds, enhancing the film's exploration of instinct and identity.