When I had to present my research on 'The Site of Performance' to an audience, I struggled.
I came to realize that I had lost my way in understanding what performance actually is. I had temporarily lost the admiration that I had for artists who participated in the performances. I couldn't for the moment see the point and understanding of why some artists such as Marina Abramovich would be motivated to create work that could endanger themselves.
When evaluating my confusion I came to the conclusion that the boundaries for me, between Performance and Art had become clouded...
I see art as using my body as a vehicle to create work that also moves people.
What really helped me was the reaction that was shared when I played clips of various pieces and the feedback from a task that I presented students with. When I read through the feedback after the presentation I saw that most people shared my view yet gave me insight into a range of unique opinions on the subject.
