OPEN LETTERS: Adam

Amber Lauletta
 Paris, France

11 fev 2009

Adam
Pennsylvania, USA

 

OPEN LETTER  Response: Hey, amber. Before I forget: what is your thesis about?

 

Adam,

The question of the subject of my thesis is something that I have, in fact, been trying to parse out myself. Although nestled safe and sound in the warm shelter of my brain and heart, it has yet to come out in the form of words. I have, however, been able to draw and to make many bakings and cookings. I will credit this creative physical surge to my writing block, which can not be ALL BAD in the sense that nothing is either ALL BAD or ALL GOOD.

Now, if you will permit me, Adam, I would like to use the form of an OPEN LETTER to accomplish two things (of which I will henceforth bullet point):

1. Answer your question 

2. Trick my brain into letting my words come out to play

3. Begin the use of the OPEN LETTER, which I find very intriguing. 

 

THESIS TOPIC: THE BODY IN PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

When the body becomes the medium. The moment a person decided to make an action in front of another person and for what purpose? The ego drive of that decision. 

Confrontation with the public, expanding the standard theatrical audience/performer relationship, the shock of experiencing a performance in public.

The expression of an extremely raw emotional immersion of the performer in the performance. Analyzing the teachings of Antonin Artaud’s Théâtre de la Cruauté (theatre of cruelty) 

Cultural implications. Understanding Joseph Beuys’ theory of culture as being varied and individual, as well the idea of culture that we carry with us in terms of identity.

Historical implications and the relevance of Post Modernism

The following will be used to discuss the aforementioned topics:

The transition of David Bowie into Ziggy Stardust, and the performance qualities of Iggy Pop.

The works of Russian artist Oleg Kulik.

The Spanish traditions of Flamenco and Bullfighting. 

 

As you can see, it’s still a bit of a mess, and obviously still in a pre-research state. Any feedback you have is greatly appreciated. I respect your opinion.

 

All the best,

Amber