The performance emphasizes the literal feel of materials—the squeak of plastic against skin or the friction of a body against a white brick wall. 4. Historical Context & Performance Sites
Explores the "mute surroundings" of a space. The performer interacts with the architecture to highlight its elusiveness. Plastic trash bags michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...
The performance often moves through non-traditional spaces, such as lobbies, elevator shafts, and basements, treating the venue itself as a "background material" to be excavated. The performer interacts with the architecture to highlight
Samama uses a whistle to make her labored breathing audible, emphasizing the physical exertion required to "be a body". This piece is a central part of Samama's
This piece is a central part of Samama's broader portfolio, which exists at the intersection of dance, theatre, and visual art. Michal Samama Background Materials
is an evening-length performance piece by choreographer and performer Michal Samama that explores the temporal and spatial aspects of bodily experience. This "deep guide" breaks down the work’s philosophical foundations, its core components, and the unique artistic language Samama employs to turn the periphery of our daily existence into a focused performance event. 1. Conceptual Foundation: The "Background Noise" of Life
The work was notably performed at The Chocolate Factory Theater in Long Island City in 2014.