"THE ARENA" ( SHAUN EL C. LEONARDO)
Shaun El C. Leonardo, "The Arena"
Shaun El C. Leonardo explores masculine identity through power and vulnerability of the male persona. I find this work interesting as it has him wrestling against his opponent and a crowd of spectators. As though this is a actual professional match between two athletes. The music playing in the background while they are wrestling is very intriguing and weird. A sense of power struggle between the two combatants and the music changing to their engagement as the tension builds. Sets an unpredicted unseen struggle of the man within their own society.
"ART MUST BE BEAUTIFUL" (MARINA ABRAMOVIC)
Marina Abramovic "Art must be Beautiful" Copenhagen Denmark, 1975
Marina Abramovic film reminds me of the struggle of trying to be perfect and beautiful in the eyes of society and this world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOuzzzltSOA
"CUT PIECE" (YOKO ONO)
Yoko Ono "Cut Piece" July 20, 1964 performance.
Yoko Ono an Japanese artist. This performance is known as "Cut Piece" this work of hers for me portrays the desires of human nature manifesting itself in the form of performance. Inviting the audience to cut pieces off from her garment. Without limits within our lives we become unreasonable and aggressive, I believe that aspect is challenging in it's own and very intimidating to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfe2qhI5Ix4
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