TYPE:  INTERACTIVE ART

PROJECT DATE: 2013

The formation of the Mannequin by pressure points and meridians is reflective of Lygia Clark’s intent to activate the metaphysical through the physical. They are represented by everyday materials of plastic beads, cotton strings and strengthened by plastic straws. The body takes shape only when tensioned from multiple directions, requiring collective participation for its activation. After soaking the body in bubble solution, soap membrane is formed between the networks like skin. As the network is stretched and pulled with varying vectors of forces, the skin of the body deforms and reflects the surrounding with constantly adjusting apertures and acuteness. This fosters a constant assessment by the participants between their individual actions, the collective effect and the projection of the environment by the dancing body.