'Indigo Blue' & 'Cleaning the House'

Tuesday 24th

One Year Performance

I mentioned in class about the exhibit at the MOMA on Tehching Hsieh that included images, statements, and the jail cell from one of his many 'one year performances.' I really admire his dedication and method of work. What do you think? Could you imagine yourself holding performances of such physical and mental control? Not entering an indoor facility for a year? Being tied to another human for a year? To what extremities would you go to explain your passion?

I find the work inspiring. If there are any other artists similar, please let me know. Here is Hsieh's website and above is an image from his performance with Linda Montano.

http://www.one-year-performance.com/

Nicolas Bourriaud PostProducton

Nicolas Bourriaud
Post Production
great book to read!
Julie Andre T gave us this link
http://www.pdf-search-engine.com/nicolas-bourriaud-postproduction-pdf.html

Performing for the camera

How do you feel about performing for the camera? Would the final piece be considered video art? or film? or would it still be a performance?

Vito Acconci is one of the pioneers in performing for the camera; he questions the relationship between the observer and the piece, making use of that space between the artwork and the viewer, using the camera to create an intimacy that can produce different reactions in the viewer. This is one of my favorite pieces, 'Theme song' (1973) - Click on the image to see an excerpt of the piece-

Would you consider working like this? what do you think about this piece?

First Post

Let's use this space to share ideas, comments, works of other artists, articles or anything that you feel might relate to what we are doing.
Today, Janet Cardiff's name was mentioned, relating to the narrative quality of Gabrielle's performance. Here is an example of her 'Walks'. http://www.last.fm/music/Janet+Cardiff