I was absolutely blown away upon reading the email that arrived this morning, announcing that my short documentary ‘It’s My Birthday And I’ll Fly If I Want To’, was selected to be screened at ÉCU 10-12 April in Paris. I’m so excited that my love of rope, which inspired me to commission Garth Knight (Fine Artist & friend) to design and create the magnificent rope installation, before tying me into and throughout it, and photographing me for my 50th birthday portrait…has been so well received in the kink and non-kink film festivals. More of Garth Knight’s unique and incredible work can be seen here;http://garthknight.com
It was just over 12 months ago that the ABC approached Anna Brownfield to see if she was interested in taking part in Judith Lucy’s new television series. “Of course…it’ll be so much fun”…I said, agreeing to Judith and her crew joining us as we conducted cast auditions for my film. Tonight the episode is finally going to air…and I’m feeling incredibly anxious, (apart from worrying about looking and sounding like a twat)…family, friends and acquaintances that weren’t aware of my new path in life, will now be informed by way of national television.
What a treat…spending the day with gorgeous Ms Ruby May…visiting from Berlin to facilitate some of her magical workshops for us folks ‘Down Under’. After a walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, we treated ourselves to a steam bath and massage.
I first met Ruby when I visited Berlin and attended her incredible ‘Elsewhere’ weekend workshop, that she co-facilitated with Felix Ruckert, and held at his space Schwelle7.
Award-winning short documentary detailing the transformative journey of Morgana Muses. Through BDSM, spiritual and philosophical discussion learn how at 50, Morgana Muses decides to give herself the ultimate birthday gift. She grants herself permission to indulge and enjoy life.
The film culminates in the gift that she has commissioned to commemorate her 50th birthday. A milestone she once believed she would never reach, let alone celebrate it in style.
Interviews with Morgana Muses and rope artist Garth Knight are wound together with incredible, cinematic footage of the ultimate birthday gift.
Written and Directed by: Morgana Muses Produced by: Morgana Muses and Isabel Peppard Shot by: Josie Hess, Isabel Peppard and Shane K Edited by: Josie Hess
More about Morgana:
As a first generation Australian female born to European parents, my upbringing focused strongly on how a ‘good woman’ should behave and appear, in private and in public. Becoming a wife and mother was considered to be the ultimate achievement for a woman. Sex and all related pleasures was never discussed but considered as something to learn and conduct in the confines of a marriage.
In 2012, at the age of 47 years and 2 years after leaving my marriage, I decided to embark on my journey of sexual exploration and learning. It was in 2012 that I first read about Petra Joy, an internationally acclaimed feminist porn film maker, producing “erotic films from a female perspective”. I had an immediate sense that Petra was a kindred spirit, urging me to unshackle my past and giving me permission to release this voice within, that was screaming to be heard. And so my first ever film “Duty Bound” was conceived….writing, performing, producing and submitting the short film into the2012 Petra Joy Awards and ultimately being judged the winning entry. Read full stor
Today I turned 50, a milestone I didn’t think that I would reach, or really even wanted to reach…the pain (physical and emotional), sadness and loneliness that I had felt for the first 45 years of my life was becoming just too unbearable. I’m so thrilled that I ‘hung in’ there, because my life now is so full of amazing people and experiences, that I feel like a child in a lolly shop…that is overwhelmed by all the choices in front of her!
I couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate, than to have a pampering rope session with my beautiful, nurturing and incredibly talented friend Caritia, which left me feeling so relaxed…that I fell asleep by the end!
Meeting for the first time at Petra Joy’s Pre-Premiere Cast Party.
I finally had the opportunity to meet Petra Joy in real life…at the Berlin Porn Film Festival. It was a pleasure and honour to be invited to the (S)he Comes Pre Premiere Party…meeting the fabulous cast and attending the premiere with them. We also celebrated the 10th Anniversary of ‘Petra Joy’ and that we both turned 50 this year. Winning the 2012 Petra Joy Award started me on my new journey in life, her ongoing support and encouragement a contributing factor for me being where I am now…in a very exciting, fulfilling and happy time of my life!
Petra invited me to meet up again, this time to her home in the U.K. We spent some time filming an interview with me, and another with the both of us…and the rest of the time, just getting to know each more. I’m looking forward to our meeting again, for personal and work adventures!
“Would you like to be a Dark-Side Pussy?”… an invitation like that doesn’t come by often, so my answer was a resounding YES! This invitation was extended to me by Borbála Szente, an incredible performance artist originally from Bukhoro, Uzbekistan and now residing in Berlin.
A couple of weeks before the performance evening, Claudia Brijbag Fotografie organised for a posse of women to have their pussy’s painted and photographed (including myself), so that the images can be exhibited at the performance, and projected on the wall at the after show party.
Join us for an event of body and visual art, sensuality and celebration on the dark and bright side of the pussy!
After the ritual performance of my own death, the Vagina Show is a rebirth celebration.
What to expect: The only living dildo unicorn
Alternative couple therapy with the devil herself
Boobs on hooks
The beach of eternity
G point room
And many more……….THIS WILL BE THE BEST PIECE OF PUSSY IN TOWN!
COME!
The event will feature a huge pussy sculpture, come, worship….
After the performance , party with Wings Of Desire, and DJ set from Alex Pastore!
Having my pussy painted by Claudia Brijbag FotografieThe Great Vagina Show Performance EveningThe After Party (and yes, that’s my pussy projected on the wall)The Great Vagina Show Performance Evening
With one of my gorgeous “Walking Warriors”… Caritia
What an amazing experience it was to take part in this momentous occasion. Starting early afternoon, I walked with friends for nearly 7 hours, just soaking in the incredible sights and atmosphere of this celebration.
Australian Film maker Louise Lush and her partner Luke also attended this years Berlin Porn Film Festival. I always look forward to catching up with them… fun and laughter always ensues! Louise’s write up’s of any event she attends is always worth a read…
I have been following Marlen and her amazing work for sometime, so when I knew that I was going to Berlin, I couldn’t let an opportunity to book a private session with her go by. Marlen tailored for me, a 2 hour tantra massage + rope bondage session, which left me in a state of joyful bliss…and delicious rope marks!
