The Living Object
In Perpetua Performance, Livia Ribichini presents a machine that seems strangely alive. The metal brooms makes noise and moves slowly: small motors gently swing a wig back and forth. The wig feels like a breathing creature, even though it is connected to a cold, hard structure. The work shows how people keep believing in progress and production, but also points to the hidden labor behind it. At the same time, Ribichini shows how strong and flexible the human body can be, especially the female body. The wig becomes a symbol of change and survival. Something soft continues to exist within a mechanical world. This creates a powerful image of how people and machines are deeply connected.
