For my experiment video I am most inspired by Yoko Ono. Specifically her performance art. Above is a simple performance piece that she did where she let random people in the audience cut her clothes off. She said that "if half the people didn't get up and leave during the performance than she was not doing it right." This is because she wanted to create some type of emotion in the audience. She wanted them to react even if it was in a simple way. I'm also intrigued by her personal life with her daughter going missing and than of course her and John Lennon, she was a very interesting person to learn about.
Of course I'm not going to let people cut off my clothes but I'm thinking about doing a very short performance that will somehow make people react. I'm quiet sure what the performance will be. I'm still questioning and brainstorming. Like all familiar things can be abnormal and surreal, but how?
Fluxus movement started around the 1960s and had a dadaist attitude. I also have a big interest in the artist who use mixed-media and humor in their work. This movement was the anti-art. Fluxus encouraged a "'do-it-yourself' aesthetic, and valued simplicity over complexity." This is the route I want to go with my work.
I had ideas right now both involving self degradation or self degrading thoughts and screaming them out loud in a public place. But Su help inspire me to simplify it into just screams. Me with help from my friends will go into public places like the grocery store, bus, turlington, etc. and just simply scream. These are everyday places that I go to and I will try to experience then in a new light. I am really interested in peoples reaction. Yes, I know people might think I'm crazy but I'm really excited to make this project. I will also explore how each crowds reactions are different. I will use multiple cameras and people to help me bring this project to life.
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