Drawing Forces, 2016, 10 minute performance, (Un)Specific performance event at Chalkwell Hall Southend

This performance demonstrates two acting forces, with the wrapping together of my hand and foot, restriction themselves to create rough and contained marks. This piece had the intention of provoking the reaction of pity towards myself as I put my body through this pain and exhausting act. The performance event had an artist talk at the end when the exhibiting artists discussed each others work. The comment that stuck out the most was that the audience had a role, which was to allow the performer to be tied up and cause pain to himself, which in turn was limiting the artist’s control on the work and body.