Human Installation Winterthur (2022) '2hour Performance Art

Human Installation Winterthur (2022) '2hour

Human Installation - Arrangement of nude performative actions

Old bus depot Hall F, Tösstalstrasse 86, Winterthur (Kunst im Depot) Performance August 21, 2022, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m Individual rehearsals between August 8th and 20th, 2022 Concept and direction Thomas Zollinger

This high hall of the old bus depot inspires an installation of naked human bodies. Their nudity corresponds to the nudity of the empty space and its vulnerability contrasts with the hardness of the stone floor, the size of the room, and the memory image of giant car bodies, sheet metal, and tires.

Can you imagine getting involved naked in a performative way in this ambiance? You are cordially invited to register your interest. The project is open to people who want to experiment and enjoy body awareness and simple action.

Each participant develops a significant and easily repeatable action that refers to the given location, along with a resting position in the manner of a sculpture. You can see what that might look like via the video links below. The actions mean nothing but themselves. In the second step, they are coordinated and ritualised. The period between August 9th and 19th serves to develop individual courses of action. You should dedicate to this rehearsal one or two half days. You can freely determine on which day you will come to work for your performative action. On August 20th and 21st there will be rehearsals with all participants and finally the publicly accessible performance from 5 pm to 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and can walk through the ever-changing landscape of naked bodies or watching from the outside.

At the core of this performance art exhibit lies a captivating presentation of minimalist artistic expression that is sure to leave a lasting impact. Its main purpose is to stimulate the senses and kindle the imagination of the audience. The exhibit takes place in an old bus depot where it showcases the stripped-down human form in all its natural beauty. What may seem like repetitive and mundane actions slowly transform into a poetic and contemplative experience that defies description. The show features an array of talented performers, including Philemon Mukarno, Vera Héritier, Marc Lüthi, Beatrice Schumacher, and Federico Ituarte. Each performance is a captivating masterpiece that commands attention. Despite the location’s industrial and mechanical past, the exhibition creates a remarkable contrast, elevating the space into a haven for art and creativity enthusiasts. This is an exceptional opportunity to immerse oneself in a world of pure artistic expression and self-reflection.