16.05.25 – 06.06.25, Sacha Rey, But I’m a Cheerleader

From Friday 16th May to Friday 6th June, Het Paviljoen presents But I’m a Cheerleader, a solo exhibition by Sacha Rey.

But I'm a Cheerleader explores the challenges for equitable conditions in the creative arts. The documentary, presented at Het Paviljoen as a video installation speaks to different statuses and modes of remuneration, and collectively reflects on the state of working conditions in the sector.

Each protagonist-artworker embodies the character of a cheerleader while practising a physical activity: trampoline, dance, climbing, rollerblading, or running, ice-skating, simultaneously sharing their professional experiences of discrimination. The installation brings to discourse the exploitative nature of the creative industry and the post-scholarship/study experiences that young art practitioners face. Through the reflective nature of this installation, this exhibition prompts a conversation within the context of an art school that addresses contemporary concerns and invites a critical examination of the arts.

The project takes its name from Jamie Babbit's 1999 lesbian comedy of the same name, “But I'm a Cheerleader”.

Sacha Rey (b. 1991, FR) is a visual artist and filmmaker living in Marseille. He is a graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Paris and the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (Paris, France). Sacha practices what he calls “documentary dance” to question physical memories. In his video work, he uses the performing arts as a support for the narrative, intending not to reactualise the traumatic memories of the people who tell their stories.