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Ascent and Force of Attraction of Daily Life

Summary/Abstract: A discussion of the works of two artists: Marina Abramovic (The Kitchen) and Elżbieta Jabłońska (Supermother), dealing with the clash of heroism and daily life within the space of a kitchen. Everyday existence mercilessly demands to be realised. The uncompromising character of its verdicts does not spare either female mystics or free spirits-artists. After all, even the most spiritual person must eat and drink. In order to resolve the conflict between matter and spirit both artists reached for different traditions transcending mundane existence: mysticism and popular culture. Abramovic enters the kitchen in the manner of St. Therese of Avila, and Jabłońska puts on the costume of Superman. Is it necessary to soar above the Earth in order to feel that cooking, cleaning, and washing up do not surpass the strength of an average woman? Are body and soul condemned to an endless battle? The oeuvre of both artists suggests different solutions.

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