My research inquiry examines the contemporary claims made by proponents of New Materialism (Barad, 2007; Bennett, 2010; Harman, 2002; Braidotti, 2013) regarding the notion that matter possesses agency. Specifically, I investigate how these claims can be applied within the field of performing arts. I hypothesize that, due to its agency, an object can potentially function as a collaborator in the creation and performance of a choreographed art piece. To explore this hypothesis, I will undertake a practical investigation through the development of a duet featuring myself as the human performer and a chair as the non-human performer. This practice-based research will be complemented by critical engagement with relevant theoretical texts.
Auch wenn London mein absoluter Städte-Favorit ist, freue ich mich auf Deutschland.
Ich komme wieder, that’s for sure. No worries!