Marina Abramovic's upcoming performance piece, Balkan Erotic Epic, showcases her most ambitious work yet, presenting an immersive experience steeped in ancient sexual rituals. Premiering in Manchester, the production features a 70-member cast across 13 scenes, tackling themes of sexuality, cultural taboo, and the contrast between eroticism and pornography. Notable scenes include 'Scaring the Gods' and 'Fertility Rite', which explore historical practices aimed at fertility and spirituality. Abramovic emphasizes her Slavic roots, intending to evoke a spectrum of human experiences such as pain, hope, and existential reflection within this daring artistic endeavor.
Anyone flustered by the closeup sight of breasts, bottoms, vaginas and penises should probably start drawing up alternative plans for October.
By incorporating these ancient rituals, I want to delve into our cultural perception of eroticism as purely pornography, seeking to explore sexuality in relation to the universe.
This gives me a chance to go back to my Slavic roots and culture, look back to ancient rituals and deal with sexuality in relation to the universe.
Balkan Erotic Epic is the most ambitious work in my career, as it allows me to address the unanswered questions of our existence.
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