There has been evolution in my work. In the beginning I was very much busy with the physical body and the limits of the physical body but that somehow naturally led me to the mental body and how I could deal with that. Stillness is so much harder, especially for three months. It was a big challenge. As a performer it is the most difficult experience one can have. And the interactive experience with the public made it even harder.
Marina AbramovicBecause of technology, we don't develop telepathy. We don't use telepathy, but use, you know, the mobile phones. Why?
Marina AbramovicI didn't get paid for performances most of my life. If I did, I would be billionaire now, and I'm not.
Marina AbramovicThe only way to change consciousness and the world around us is to start with yourself.
Marina AbramovicDo you know what's most interesting? Working with the very strong restrictions of the institution. In the Renaissance, the aristocrats would order paintings from the artist. They would order the Crucifixion of Jesus. The restrictions were amazing. Jesus had to be in the middle, three apostles on the left, four apostles on the right - and still you had masterpieces. It's really interesting to work within restriction, and see what you can do with restriction.
Marina Abramovic