Michal_samama_-_background_materials (original)... Apr 2026

Focuses on the plastic bag as a "transparent carrier of waste." It investigates materials that are rarely objects of direct reflection.

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 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 Focuses on the plastic bag as a "transparent

The performance emphasizes the literal feel of materials—the squeak of plastic against skin or the friction of a body against a white brick wall. 4. Historical Context & Performance Sites michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...

Background Materials is a hybrid event that combines two of Samama’s previous performance pieces into a single narrative arc: Core Material Action & Meaning The concrete wall

Samama uses a whistle to make her labored breathing audible, emphasizing the physical exertion required to "be a body".