Words and art by Drunkenrabbit
Meters of Love are an emotional path through threads, seen as blood vessels that lead to the beating heart of each of us. The cornerstone of any question: honor the time, the memories, and the wonderful weakness that makes us human being.
All the work is tied to the thread. The thread as a link through time and space. The thread that articulate duration and quantity as a clock (as in the titles of the hearts 9,5 mt d’amore, 2 mt d’amore…).
With these works, I analyse various aspects of everyday life. A repetitive gesture that take away the mind from daily thoughts. An ancient gesture that gets lost over time.
The ancestral aspect of sewing, linked to the myth’s poetic: from Penelope who, during the night, would unpick the canvas she have built during the day, to the great-grandmother who, at sunset, unpicked the neckline of the only dress she has, in order to sew an other one, giving the impression that she has a new dress.
The Ode to the Body project unfolds through the creation of fabric figures, crafted in a variety of colours and poses, each showcasing different bodies, some adorned with scars, others expressing joy, sadness or in moments of reflection. This project honors the female body, the precious vessel that accompanies us throughout our journey in life, and serves as an invitation to honor and deeply appreciate it.
In my performances I balance delicately between the personal and the collective, exploring the overcoming of gender stereotypes and the rediscovery of authentic identity.
Each act is an invitation to dedicate time and attention to oneself in a world that often pulls us elsewhere. With slow, meditative gestures, I aim to create spaces for introspection, where everyday objects are transformed into “personal effects,” symbolizing self-care and love for one’s own being.
In these works, the chosen materials—such as intertwined threads, fabrics, and simple tools—become symbols of deep connections, often represented by long weaves or knots that evoke invisible bonds between body, mind, and society.
I draw upon an intimate and subtle ritual that challenges the frenzy of modern life, revealing how idleness and boredom can be fertile ground for creativity. These artistic acts invite the audience to reconsider the value of slowness, vulnerability, and self-care, proposing a vision of authenticity as a liberation from imposed roles. I stage an art that, while caring for itself, radiates strength and gentleness, expanding beyond the artist’s body and touching all who bear witness.
