Holding Now (44 days)

A durational performance in which time and breath as grief and release are explored.
Holding breath
as expectation
as holding onto
as last breath
as remembrance
as ritual
as release
as letting go
as goodbye
In the last few months of my father’s life I often used the expression
“It is like holding my breath and breathing at the same time”
The performance took place 44 days after my father passed away.
44 glasses of water, each stirred with a teaspoon of salt 44 times.
44 breath filled bags, each sewn to my apron 44 times.
Date: Saturday 5 March 2016
Venue: Scratch Art Space Marrickville Sydney Australia
Duration: six hours