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

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. michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...

Reviewers from the New York Times and footage from Vimeo describe several defining features of the work: Samama uses a whistle to make her labored

The work is rooted in the philosophy of , specifically the idea that "to be a body is to be tied to a world". such as lobbies

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