By pushing his body to the point of failure, Bresolin strips away the "performer" persona, leaving only the vulnerability of the human form.
The way bodies are utilized as mere components in a larger, often nonsensical, system. Tom Bresolin_ P.A.A.U. Tempting Failure 2013.mp4
The title and aesthetic of the performance suggest a commentary on: By pushing his body to the point of
Bresolin typically employs heavy materials or restrictive setups that force the body into a state of struggle. The piece is not a brief spectacle but a durational trial
The piece is not a brief spectacle but a durational trial. The "paper" or documentation of this event (the .mp4 file) captures the transition from controlled movement to the involuntary tremors of fatigue.
P.A.A.U. serves as a stark reminder of the body’s limitations. It challenges the viewer to witness discomfort not as a byproduct, but as the central point of inquiry. Through the lens of the Tempting Failure archives, the performance remains a significant example of early 2010s extreme durational art.
The performance piece by Tom Bresolin, presented at the Tempting Failure 2013 festival , explores the visceral boundaries of human endurance and the psychological weight of repetitive, arduous physical labor. The Architecture of Endurance: An Analysis of P.A.A.U.