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The performance often moves through non-traditional spaces, such as lobbies, elevator shafts, and basements, treating the venue itself as a "background material" to be excavated.

is an evening-length performance piece by choreographer and performer Michal Samama that explores the temporal and spatial aspects of bodily experience. This "deep guide" breaks down the work’s philosophical foundations, its core components, and the unique artistic language Samama employs to turn the periphery of our daily existence into a focused performance event. 1. Conceptual Foundation: The "Background Noise" of Life

Samama uses a whistle to make her labored breathing audible, emphasizing the physical exertion required to "be a body". michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...

By bringing these elements into the foreground, Samama forces the audience to reconsider their relationship with everyday materials and their own physical presence. 2. Structure of the Work

This piece is a central part of Samama's broader portfolio, which exists at the intersection of dance, theatre, and visual art. Michal Samama Background Materials such as lobbies

Explores the "mute surroundings" of a space. The performer interacts with the architecture to highlight its elusiveness. Plastic trash bags

The work was notably performed at The Chocolate Factory Theater in Long Island City in 2014. its core components

Samama often morphs into the materials she uses. For example, she may use her fingers like "fishhooks" to distort her face into a snout, blurring the line between human and animal/object.