Towards a Scenography of the Self
Final Research Document, 2024
What does it mean to transition from one place to another; from one state of being to another?
As we navigate the world, aren’t we also navigating through ourselves?
Could the physical places we encounter be glimpses into different facets of our inner landscapes?
..and what about the gazes we meet along the way – are they thresholds guiding us forward?
Within my practice, I seek to uncover passages that lead to new ways of perceiving the act of being, and continuously transforming. What begins as a personal reflection evolves into relational, dynamic, spatial, and reflective acts.
I explore the concept of physical spaces as worlds within worlds, delving into the intersections of space, body, memory and time. My research began as a fascination for liminal spaces, transitional areas where boundaries blur and new possibilities emerge. It is also a search for belonging and rooting in a territory far from the root, alongside the acts of observing and sensing the distance in-between —both physical and metaphorical— that shapes our understanding of Self and Other.
Space becomes a guide along the way, and if we become sensitive enough to it, it could lead us to deeper insights and connections within and beyond ourselves.
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CEZARA GURAU 