Cleaning the House Workshop | Sakarya, Turkey

Documentation of the Cleaning the House Workshop in the countryside of Turkey for the performers in Akiş /Flux. During the workshop, the artists were asked to refrain from eating or speaking to bring body and mind to a quiet, calm state. They were led through a series of long durational exercises to improve individual focus, stamina, and concentration. The workshop fosters a sense collectivity through a group practice and reduction of the body’s stimulants. Through its conditions and rigor, the group generates energetic exchanges through simple human contact. The Cleaning the House workshop took place in January 2020 at a private forest location in Sakarya Turkey. Learn more at: AKIŞ/FLUX, Akbank Sanat, Sakip Sabanci Museum MAI. Video shot and edited by Canberk Ulusan/Flashbang Production.