Structura Gallery Performances: David Page. Thought Experiment, 2018

Thought Experiment, a time-specific and participatory performance created by David Page specifically for Subversive Play exhibition at Structura Gallery, curated by Izabel Galliera
Page’s performance intends to explore the contentious yet necessary relationship between control and agency. The performance consists of restraint suits designed and sewn by the artist out of vinyl, felt and canvas in which two human volunteers are dressed, then immobilized onto boards and counterbalanced at sixty degrees to one another. Page refers to the restraining suits as “sarcophagus-like cover, which necessitates a device for ventilation and cooling.” He adds hand-operated bellows that invite the participation of viewers in activating them to ensure the people inside the suits are able to breath and are comfortable.
Performers: Emona Ilieva, Gordan Koev
Video produced by Kalin Serapionov
© 2018 DAVID PAGE & STRUCTURA GALLERY

[@donwise8767]

I would love to spend several days like that!

[@drwhoeric]

Being strapped to a board and having a vinyl tarp secured over that. Two layers of restraints that one cannot get out of on their own. The only thing missing are padlocks. I'd like to volunteer.

[@funsickus]

I wonder what the people in the suits must have felt like. It looks like a unique experience to be in that. I would kinda like to try it actually.

[@generalsquirrel9548]

I would like try it as well

[@joe125ful]

Yes looks exciting and sexy!

[@nurulatiqah6167]

i agree with that 😄

[@arthurvlog6259]

I'm trying to understand the point, and I think I'm starting to get it. Is it like a light introductory to some aspects of the BDSM for those who are not familiar with what it is? Presumably, to emphasize the feeling that your life literally depends on someone you trust applying some work in order to keep you alive?

[@kenenglish124]

Is one bellows to feed air in to the suit, and the other to remove air from the suit? That would create a need for coordinated teamwork between the two assistants. Beautiful.

[@mad0chesse]

Sure, this in a studio is called art but in my bedroom apparently I'm a perv. I don't understand the world anymore XD

[@popeye3263]

So what exactly is this showcasing???

[@UsurperDeicide]

Romantic

[@singyiutse8386]

👍👍👍

[@olly4556]

What is this?

[@mpggv8368]

hi please let me know what is being artisitcally shown in the vid which is good and clear. its all a cute kinda bondage session and it may be quite enjoyable - do they all enter subspace over the time in session ? please give me a comment

[@1414141x]

I am confused by it. It suggested a form of bondage but it could equally have been a form of inertia whilst travelling in a space vehicle. Depends on which angle you view it. Most people seem to be going for the BDSM angle ! Do you think you would enjoy it ?

[@lunasayori260]

what does it feel like to be in the bag? please tell me

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

It depends on the environment and who you are with, your state of mind and how long you are in it. From experience, left like that for 12 hours or more it can feel like your floating and safe. But you need real trust in the person doing it.

[@johnlewis8338]

When I’m doing it it’s tight safe warm and comfortable. It feels good to sleep in it. It’s like floating a couple feet off the ground. But usually makes me fall asleep

[@fanatik2134]

They are not airtight so they are in no danger the while time it is just for art

[@jasonchaudoin5172]

Me to

[@josemanuelsuanesalbors329]

Is this art or bondage video?

[@lunasayori260]

I don’t think it was a bondage video because there were kids on this video

[@metatron6254]

Por las dudas ya me la jale.

[@katiestanton9432]

Are they like professionals or just members of the public

[@structuragallery7347]

the two people inside the costumes are young actors; the others are visitors

[@kenenglish124]

@@structuragallery7347 It would be very exciting if patrons of the exhibit were selected to experience the feeling. Perhaps, even be part of a random drawing, as part of their ticket purchase. My BFF and I would love to watch, then be selected to participate, experiencing all aspects of the installation.

[@willemorsel3869]

Dit is een leuke video ❤ 😂. 🎉. 😅

[@w777ru4]

В чем суть?

[@mypersonalemail8980]

All I'm thinking is imagine if there was a fire 8n the building 😵

[@esquad5406]

The perpus of art is to make you think. What dose this make you think of?

[@structuragallery7347]

The breathing of the actors depends on the participants in the performance, on the audience, on us. How far will our desire to rule go? Game or truth?

[@esquad5406]

@@structuragallery7347 I was thinking it was a statement on how much we depend on each other. I'm just a Hillbilly what do I know?

[@structuragallery7347]

@@esquad5406 you got it.

[@MrFrozenHotPocket]

This could be used for solitary confinement

[@andreassp8745]

Wat is it use for?

[@abelclaridad6514]

Dude, just be honest and confess that you're into BDSM.

[@jaishrirammmm]

Yes

[@raphaelthelordofwisdom2621]

Very Very Sus

[@viggolindkvist4998]

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[@skyflyer17aj28]

This is sus

[@jensonnguyen1884]

Yep very sus

[@THEROBLOXPLAYER-nk2qu]

Very very sus

[@schwarkgaming]

Very very very sus

[@alltimegaming8639]

Sus backa

[@agaminggod1494]

Yup

[@janr3488]

These "suits" definitely do not look airtight.

[@gluecksdrache2054]

And they shouldn't be airtight. It is an artwork about control and being isolated. Like one of his more previous works called security theatre. You are isolated from the influences of world and secure. But you change freedom für this feeling of security.

[@pisutsomkiatcharoen6052]

2017

[@murshidanajnin3694]

Hhh

[@keithmcmanus5663]

I'll try do it for free

[@khloelangei3551]

Scary never ever would try or recomend

[@caballus2222]

what if a robber enters the room? lol

[@marcellocolona4980]

Can you say, weird?

[@doyouseeityet5404]

Kinky

[@huffepuf3066]

wtf is this?

[@joefriday1586]

Here's a thought. Don't date this guy!

[@psd28]

What the hell? This is dumb

[@feryabdillah-5770]

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[@apaajadeh7031]

What is this?