We are the Revolution (A tribute to Joseph Beuys)
A call to artists to submit performance for projects to be part of Perfochoroní IV International Festival of Performance Choroní 2009 - 2010, to be held the first week of January 2010, in tribute to the artist and German shareholder
Joseph Beuys.
In 1972, Beuys became "We are the revolution", taking a giant step in expanding the arts in confined spaces to the open field of action.
In 2009, more than 30 years later, it should ask the following questions: Is the performance art of the revolution step referred to Beuys? Are the artists of the revolutionary performance included in this important step? What is the step that must be today? How much body artists today identify with the "revolution" proposed by Beuys?
CONCEPT
"We are the Revolution" (1972) is the masterpiece of Joseph Beuys. Of all the actions of Beuys, "We are the revolution" has been classified as a "self". The photographic image in black and white, postcard size, the artist taking a step. It is presented as "self-portrait of the artist, but in truth the act goes much further: It is an action that takes the simple step, the basic element of walking, and transforms it into an artwork. A step by Beuys, become raw material of the artist, is the most beautiful, purest, simplest, to express through a long and outstanding experience in the fusion of art and life, which manifests itself in performance.
Context:
Beuys has been turned out of the academy. He moves away from an old camera. The wall between art and life. The classroom was not big enough. His students do not fit in the classroom. Arise from all sides. And do not take them, Beuys leaves.
On the one hand away but on the other advances. How to call the "self-portrait of an artist when no one else in appearance? The call your self "We are the revolution" is the way to include all men as being creators of art rather than consumers of art.
That is, included in the book to all men to contemplate and raised the simplest human actions of these men (us) to a level of raw material for art that becomes revolutionary. Finally, without the expense of other possible interpretations, "The revoluzione siamo noi" includes possible observers, whatever, wherever they are, beyond conventional boundaries of time and space. And in that vein, it is believed that performance artists, which now proliferate on all sides, the viewer is the recipient of the work of Beuys.
Anyway ... Find ways to document and investigate the work of Beuys, as brief and clear as possible, including title, objective description of the event, attach images, consider how to present the technical requirements and mail to perfochoroni @ gmail . com. Visit: http://perfochoroni.tripod.com
You can participate in two ways. In vivo near-remote or delayed. They can also send a DVD or upload to the net (youtube or Google). Their actions will be projected on a giant outdoor screen. Some may be physically present. Those who come have room and board. Lodge and transportation to get to Choroní from Maracay.
The cost of transport from other states and countries borne by the artist. Like if you like staying at an inn in the village. For any letters of invitation to seek funding in their respective localities.
It calls for brevity and precision in concepts. Clarity. Feasibility. Risk and daring. Everything as far as possible.
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