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Flat B - Window Piece

My proposal/performance  idea, *Flat B. Bedroom Piece*, is a deeply personal and interactive installation that chronicles my recovery journey from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Through this exhibition, I aim to share my experiences and challenge the stigma surrounding BPD, using art as a medium to convey the complexity of the disorder.

*Flat B. Bedroom Piece* transforms the window space into a replica of my bedroom, the place where I spent much of my time during my struggle with BPD after losing my job. The walls and floor of the space will be covered with sheets of whiteboard paper, onto which I will draw throughout the exhibition. This piece could be shown in both the places you have to offer, I could even draw on the glass as the pens are whiteboard pens and rub off easily. At the same time I'm fine with drawing just on the walls  (onto the whiteboard) if it's not appropriate.

The drawings will reflect the fleeting thoughts, emotions, and ideas that characterize the inner experience of living with BPD. In the center of the window space, there will be an inflatable bed, a small panda light, a duvet, old clothes, and my mobile phone—items that recreate the intimate setting of my bedroom.

The installation will be dynamic and constantly evolving. Each day, I will alter the drawings, erasing and adding to them in real-time, symbolizing the changeability and impermanence of thoughts and feelings that are intrinsic to BPD. This live performance aspect will be captured through a time-lapse video, documenting the continuous transformation of the space.

The installation aims to evoke the feeling of "all for nothing," a sentiment often felt during recovery, while also acknowledging the impact of these moments. By inviting viewers into this intimate, ever-changing space, I hope to offer insight into the lived experience of BPD and foster understanding and empathy. The rawness of the installation underscores the chaotic nature of the disorder while also highlighting resilience and creativity.

The drawings will reflect the fleeting thoughts, emotions, and ideas that characterize the inner experience of living with BPD. In the center of the window space, there will be an inflatable bed, a small panda light, a duvet, old clothes, and my mobile phone—items that recreate the intimate setting of my bedroom.

The exhibition delves into themes of isolation, changeability, and the fleeting nature of ideas, reflecting the disorienting experience of recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Drawings on the walls will appear and disappear, symbolizing the intense yet transient emotions associated with BPD. A time-lapse video will document these changes, highlighting the tension between creation and erasure.

This performance was shown within a group exhibition in Brighton with the Adelaide Salon in which I showed this piece alongside other talented performance artists.

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