performance art 2018 philemon mukarno

The Embodiment of Time: Nakedness in Motion

In 2018, Philemon Mukarno’s performance at The Embodiment of Time Festival, The Hague, redefined vulnerability and presence. Through nakedness, time stretched and coiled, inviting the audience to witness the body as both clock and canvas. Each transition, from gentle movement to bold stillness, emphasized the sanctity of exposure. Nudity became a living map—always inviting, never complete.

Body Lab Festival: Experimenting with Raw Presence

The Body Lab Festival in Rotterdam pulsed with radical energy. Mukarno’s stripped form, set against the raw textures of The Performance Bar, created an immersive dialogue with the viewer. Every nuance transitioned smoothly—from measured gestures to sudden release—making nudity a vehicle for trust and shared discovery. Each act was human-centric, filled with warmth and confrontation.

Nudity as the Architecture of Truth

Throughout 2018, nudity was never an end. Instead, it formed sacred architecture—a way for Mukarno to invite audiences into deeper questions. Why cover what is honest? Transition words led each provocation: now, suddenly, then, finally. His naked performances unlocked emotion and fostered empathy, always fresh, always unique.

Experience, Trust, and Authority on Stage

Expertise shone through every encounter. Mukarno’s work combined years of experience with fearless spontaneity. Each audience member felt this authority, whether standing in The Hague’s open air or enveloped by Rotterdam’s urban intimacy. As each performance transitioned from beginning to closure, trust deepened—between artist, space, and audience.