Bresolin typically employs heavy materials or restrictive setups that force the body into a state of struggle.
By pushing his body to the point of failure, Bresolin strips away the "performer" persona, leaving only the vulnerability of the human form. Tom Bresolin_ P.A.A.U. Tempting Failure 2013.mp4
The title and aesthetic of the performance suggest a commentary on: Bresolin strips away the "performer" persona
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. Tom Bresolin_ P.A.A.U. Tempting Failure 2013.mp4