De deux choses l'une - Gaëtan Rusquet

De deux choses l’une

durational — Performance — Sculpture — 2009

De deux Choses l'une (It's one of two Things) is a durational and sculptural performance which questions the notions of heritage, remembrance and oblivion. Originally it was made to be performed in parallel to Eglantine Chaumont's performance Tu me tues (You're killing me).

Both performances have the same kind of ritualised use of the matter as a substance which can transform from something solid to something liquid and vice versa. Those variable states of matter are reached within a certain time period.

The matter takes on a symbolic function. Like an extension of the flesh, its transformation or rather its disintegration determines the duration of the performance and reminds us of old age and death, which we can't notice on such a short period of time.

During the performance, Gaëtan Rusquet uses face masks made of butter. He made a mold of his parents face. Those face molds in frozen butter melt down and fall apart during the performance, progressively showing his face.

This performance has been presented in parallel with Eglantine Chaumont's performance Tu me tues.

Duration: 50mn

Shows

11.2009 - Grütli, Geneva (CH)

02.2010 - La Médiatine, Brussel (BE)

06.2010 - House of performing arts La Bellone, Brussels (BE)

Video

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