2002Elephant Woman
Confusion and an inability to adapt to social conventions; bafflement at one’s own reflection; helplessness and weariness in the face of different forms of humiliation; unspeakable abuses when it seemed like everything could be different… These are just some of the feelings I have experienced and share in common with the character in David Lynch’s film The Elephant Man (1980).
This project is inspired by the tragic story of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe deformities who suffered the cruel atrocities of a society that marginalises him because of his condition. Elephant Woman begins to take shape through a series of performative acts that have a profoundly disturbing physical, psychological and emotional effect on her, ultimately destroying her from within.
Interestingly, the real-life protagonist had to be careful when sleeping and keep his head propped up with pillows, as its weight could cause him to suffocate to death. Unlike what ultimately happens to the Elephant Man, Elephant Woman will be able to get rid of the pillow and save herself.
texto-blanco
Mujer elefante (acto I, II y III).
Acto I
Acto II
Acto III
Mujer elefante (cuatro tiempos 1 y 2).
Mujer elefante (acto-IV).
Mujer elefante (acto-V).
Mujer elefante (Preferiría).
Mujer elefante (Último acto).
Mujer elefante (matriz).
Mujer elefante I (díptico).
Mujer elefante II (díptico).
Mujer elefante III (díptico).
Mujer elefante III (parte 1).
Mujer elefante III (parte 2)
Mujer elefante III (Parte 3)
2002Elephant Woman
Confusion and an inability to adapt to social conventions; bafflement at one’s own reflection; helplessness and weariness in the face of different forms of humiliation; unspeakable abuses when it seemed like everything could be different… These are just some of the feelings I have experienced and share in common with the character in David Lynch’s film The Elephant Man (1980).
This project is inspired by the tragic story of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe deformities who suffered the cruel atrocities of a society that marginalises him because of his condition. Elephant Woman begins to take shape through a series of performative acts that have a profoundly disturbing physical, psychological and emotional effect on her, ultimately destroying her from within.
Interestingly, the real-life protagonist had to be careful when sleeping and keep his head propped up with pillows, as its weight could cause him to suffocate to death. Unlike what ultimately happens to the Elephant Man, Elephant Woman will be able to get rid of the pillow and save herself.
texto-blanco
Mujer elefante (acto I, II y III).
Acto I
Acto II
Acto III
Mujer elefante (cuatro tiempos 1 y 2).
Mujer elefante (acto-IV).
Mujer elefante (acto-V).
Mujer elefante (Preferiría).
Mujer elefante (Último acto).
Mujer elefante (matriz).
Mujer elefante I (díptico).
Mujer elefante II (díptico).
Mujer elefante III (díptico).
Mujer elefante III (parte 1).
Mujer elefante III (parte 2)