The work is rooted in the philosophy of , specifically the idea that "to be a body is to be tied to a world".
Background Materials is a hybrid event that combines two of Samama’s previous performance pieces into a single narrative arc: Core Material Action & Meaning The concrete wall
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 michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...
The piece highlights sensory data that usually goes unnoticed—what Samama calls "background noise"—precisely because these elements are what anchor us to reality.
Focuses on the plastic bag as a "transparent carrier of waste." It investigates materials that are rarely objects of direct reflection. The work is rooted in the philosophy of
Explores the "mute surroundings" of a space. The performer interacts with the architecture to highlight its elusiveness. Plastic trash bags
The performance emphasizes the literal feel of materials—the squeak of plastic against skin or the friction of a body against a white brick wall. 4. Historical Context & Performance Sites Structure of the Work The piece highlights sensory
Samama often morphs into the materials she uses. For example, she may use her fingers like "fishhooks" to distort her face into a snout, blurring the line between human and animal/object.