Event Description
“The magic of the elastic band lies in its tension and resilience, able to stretch up to three times its original length before breaking. It is an object that both bears and captures energy, much like our lives.”
During the performance, the elastic band stretches as the artist moves, while he cuts the ropes wound around his body one by one until the vase at the other end falls. In previous performances, the artist has emphasized the process over the outcome, leaving the fate of the vase—whether it shatters or not—an open question.
Guest Introduction
Sebastián Mahaluf: Born in 1976, Sebastián Mahaluf is a post-war and contemporary artist from Chile and a professor of visual arts. Since 1998, his works have been exhibited in countries including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, the United States, China, Italy, France, the Philippines, Scotland, Finland, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Turkey. With a career spanning over two decades, he has served as a visual arts professor at four of Chile’s top universities, bringing extensive educational experience to his practice. His works have been showcased in prominent galleries and museums, such as BronxArtSpace. Mahaluf has received numerous accolades, including the Honorary Award from the French Museum of Visual Arts, funding from Chile’s National Arts Fund, and selection for the World Bank Art Program.
