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The thesis of this project rests on the intriguing notion that art and alternative healing practices converge at a singular point, one that I would tentatively describe as a kind of *recalibration of reality*. Building on this premise, the project aims to gather and study methods derived from alternative healing practices, learning how they function, and testing their applicability within performative settings. The ultimate goal of this methodological research is to identify techniques that, by their ability to shift preconceived notions of reality, could find a place within artistic performances.
Reality, as we understand it, is always relative. As a species, we have settled upon a shared understanding of reality, which we often refer to as “objective reality.” Yet, despite the foundation this provides—and despite our scientific endeavors to expand this territory—there remains an expansive domain that eludes objective grasp. It is in this space that most alternative healing practices situate themselves, claiming to provoke changes in individuals or groups through subtle shifts within these non-objective realms.
Interestingly, a parallel can be observed in the world of art. Since the advent of abstraction, there has been a growing recognition of the potency of non-objective realities. Artists have long explored the ways in which shifts within these spaces can evoke profound effects on the viewer, resonating with the subjective realities they inhabit.
The question, then, emerges: Could the integration of alternative healing methods within performative artistic settings offer a means of expanding the vocabulary of artistic expression? This project embarks on a journey of methodological inquiry, probing whether these healing practices might unlock new pathways for artistic experimentation and perception.