Prato project
Laresa presented the results of her research in Lets do something, an interactive exhibition composed of three artworks, video and audio.
Interested in psychology and interpersonal and social relationships within a community, Laresa’s work focused on the inner tension and drama that we create as individuals, as well as gestures of possibility and play.
Influenced by what she experienced in Prato, such as medieval processions and the social quality of public space, her work focused on individual agency and expression but also on how people grappled with interpersonal psychology. She believes we love to watch people perform because it reminds us of our own efforts in life.
Laresa involved locals in her projects, of different ages, and specifically untrained because – she said – untrained performers bring a special quality to the work and often surprising results.
Working with locals was a great experience for me and the participants were generous and thoughtful in their contributions. I have very fond memories of making this work in Prato.
You can view Lets do something in Italian on Laresa Kosloff’s website.
Background
Dr Laresa Kosloff is a Melbourne-based artist whose work incorporates performative videos, Super8 film, sculptural installations and real time performances.
Her practice examines various representational strategies, each one linked by an interest in the body and its agency within the everyday. She explores how movement and gesture translate into significance in various public and studio contexts. Her work draws upon a range of references from slapstick comedy to high-end art.
She lectures in the Master of Fine Art Program at RMIT University in Melbourne.
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