Work Out Play Charter
Phoebe Davies and Gareth Esson
Work Out is an ongoing research project exploring consent, masculinity and male privilege led by artist Phoebe Davies and sex educator Gareth Esson.
In 2017 they worked with sports medicine specialist Alex Bowmer, and historians Dorothée Boulanger and Alana Harris from King's College London to research sexual politics in universities and the structures that perpetuate male privilege. Co-written by male athletes and designed by Phoebe Davies, the Work Out Play Charter sets out tools that athletes can use to challenge oppressive behaviours on campus.
During the GENDERS: Shaping and Breaking the Binary season, the artist will run a three-part workshop with King’s Sport and KCLSU for male-identifying students, focusing on consent on campus and bystander intervention. They will create a new print work and poster campaign to be distributed across King’s campuses.
The Work Out Play Charter is available to purchase at a discounted price from the Science Gallery London shop.
Image: Work Out Play Charter, Phoebe Davies, courtesy of the artist, 2017.
Work Out was initially developed through an Arts in Society commission supported by the Cultural Institute at King’s College London and in partnership with Somerset House Studios.
About the contributor(s)
Phoebe Davies is a Welsh artist and researcher based at Somerset House Studios. Her practice investigates how people perceive their social framework, often working with and in response to individuals and communities, generating work through collaboration and collective strategies. For the last year, a key focus of her practice has been working within community sports settings, researching athletic methodologies, coaching and rehabilitation.
Gareth Esson is the founder and director of Tailor Education, providing Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) workshops, training, consultancy and resources for adults and young people. Gareth has delivered a variety of projects across the UK within educational institutions, community spaces, businesses and charities. He has extensive knowledge in leading projects exploring sex and relationships with young men from a range of backgrounds including gang members, young fathers and victims of abuse.