I JUST WANT TO RELAX ON THE COUCH BUT I HAVE DUTIES

Ariana Mirea
I JUST WANT TO RELAX ON THE COUCH BUT I HAVE DUTIES
Painted bed sheet, Printed photo
Mix-Media
2023

The ongoing series is an exploration of the paradox between ‘doing’ and ‘not doing’ born out of a sense of fatigue from the constant demand for productivity. As a result, the artist entrusted a third party with her responsibilities. The person in charge has become an extension of the artist’s body, challenging concepts of authorship and creative control.

DELEGATION 1

After being required to realize a painting on specific demand within an academic context, the artist decided to delegate Chiara Mondardini to create the artwork.

INSTRUCTION: Tie markers to your arms, legs, or any part of your body. Go to sleep, and in the morning, take the resulting marks and frame them as an artwork.

DELEGATION 2

After being required to give a presentation within an academic context, the artist decided to delegate Sabrina Mandelli to hold it.