Marina Abramovic
“Artist Portrait with A Candle (C)”, 2013
c-print
160 x 160 cm
62.99 x 62.99 in
62.99 x 62.99 in
ed 7/7
Marina Abramović is regarded as one of the foremost figures of contemporary art and a pioneer of performance, known for works that draw the viewer in by testing the limits...
Marina Abramović is regarded as one of the foremost figures of contemporary art and a pioneer of performance, known for works that draw the viewer in by testing the limits of her own body and mind.
The photograph Artist Portrait with a Candle (C) (2013) forms part of one of her most significant research projects, Places of Power. In 2013, the artist traveled through several Brazilian states, immersing herself in the mysteries of religious syncretism and spirituality, as well as in the powers attributed to crystals, rituals and healing sites. This journey generated a wide range of works – performances, videos, sculptures and photographs. The image records a moment in which Abramović performs with her finger held near a candle flame, in a gesture of physical and mental endurance.
The photograph Artist Portrait with a Candle (C) (2013) forms part of one of her most significant research projects, Places of Power. In 2013, the artist traveled through several Brazilian states, immersing herself in the mysteries of religious syncretism and spirituality, as well as in the powers attributed to crystals, rituals and healing sites. This journey generated a wide range of works – performances, videos, sculptures and photographs. The image records a moment in which Abramović performs with her finger held near a candle flame, in a gesture of physical and mental endurance.
Marina Abramović é reconhecidamente um dos maiores ícones da arte contemporânea no mundo e pioneira da arte performática, cativando o público ao ultrapassar os limites do seu corpo e mente.
A fotografia "Artist Portrait with a Candle (C)" (2013) faz parte de uma das pesquisas mais importantes de Marina Abramovic, denominada "Places of Power". Em 2013, a artista passou por diversos estados brasileiros, onde adentrou os mistérios do sincretismo religioso e espiritualidade, além dos poderes dos cristais, rituais e locais de cura. Essa incursão deu origem a vários trabalhos, como performances, vídeos, esculturas e fotografias. Esse registro captura um momento em que a artista performa segurando o dedo junto a chama de uma vela, em um gesto de resistência física e mental.