Pupal Trajectory (2025)
Performance, installation
As part of Obstiné.e.s — curated by Yvannoé Kruger
Coupole de POUSH, Aubervilliers, France

This eight-hour performance is inspired by the transgressive pupal stage insects undergo during metamorphosis, emphasizing endurance and the passage of time. Through repetitive gestures of sewing and binding fabrics around my body, I progressively enclosed myself in a cocoon-like structure, pausing at intervals to feed on blueberries and birch sap. I lined the enclosure with kapok and eucalyptus for warmth and comfort, then sealed it with yarn and baby’s-breath. These gestures reflect my long-durational practice, tending toward a trance-like meditation.

Photography: Karen Assayag