{"id":1879,"date":"2024-02-08T19:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T17:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/?page_id=1879"},"modified":"2025-02-27T21:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T19:22:45","slug":"normal-por-matilde-flor-usinger","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/en\/normal-por-matilde-flor-usinger\/","title":{"rendered":"Normal by Matilde Flor Usinger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">_ Residencia art\u00edstica Normal 8-12 de abril 24<br>_ <a href=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/en\/convocatoria-workshop-performance-normal\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2125\">Taller 12 y performance el 13 de abril<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Objetivo Normal:<br>In this week-long residency, my focus lies on the exploration of accessing and exposing intimacy, acknowledging its inherently subjective nature. To grasp intimacy, a prerequisite is to define it. Through a diverse range of physical and conversational exercises, I aim to clarify what intimacy means to me and also to explore the unique definitions others hold. By navigating the intersections of these subjective\nperspectives, I intend to use these as tools to experiment with a performative approach to unveiling intimacy.<br><br>Sharing intimacy:<br>Recognizing that the act of sharing plays a remarkable role in experiencing intimacy,\nthe residency will conclude with a workshop to share my practice and a performance\nto convey my personal discoveries regarding intimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Questions for Exploration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is intimacy connected to shame? In which way?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does intimacy without shame look like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does intimacy with trust look like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it possible to experience intimacy with yourself? If so, what does that experience\nlook and feel like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what ways can we allow and discover intimacy in constellations that go beyond\nthe concept of twos?<br>By delving into deep intimacy and embracing vulnerability, the residency aims to\nestablish a practice that actively resists patriarchal norms. This resistance is rooted\nin the belief that challenging societal structures is inherent in the pursuit of authentic\nconnections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring Softness and Sensitivity:<br>My focus on intimate moments stems from the belief that true intimacy emerges\nwhen we share vulnerability, either through exposing it or through inviting others to\ndiscover it. Particularly, I am intrigued by the soft, thin, and sensitive skin on the body\nand the transformative experiences that arise when giving attention to these areas,\nwhether in a physical or metaphorical sense. What happens to our intimacy when we\nname these body parts, what they mean to us and how they feel? What happens to\nour intimacy when I allow you to touch that part, look at it, like it etc.?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Involvement:<br>To emphasize the collaborative and exploratory nature of this residency, I invite local artists to join in this collective \"study group.\" I believe that diverse perspectives and shared experiences will enrich our exploration of intimacy, fostering a collaborative learning environment. My objective with this research is to create a practice which can expand beyond residency. I hope we can all practise intimacy not only in our private lives, but also in different, maybe more challenging contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matilde Flor Usinger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Matilde Flor Usinger grew up in a circus environment in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nAfter many years of training in gymnastics, she sought a freer form of physical expression, leading her to pursue a career in dance and performance. She received her foundational training at Nya Malm\u00f6 Latin and then completed three years of professional dance training at Balance1 in Berlin. Matilde has showcased various group and solo works at Berlin's Sophiensaele, Uferstudios, and ada-studios, as well\nas participated in various interdisciplinary site-specific performances.<br>Her journey into the exploration of movement and performance continues as she develops collaborative projects. Currently, she is collaborating with actress Nanna Finding Koppel on the Danish Arts Foundation funded project HEJ FAR, all while creating and curating in MF Studio.<br>Matilde aims to embody academic intersectional feminism, challenging societal structures. She integrates knowledge into the body, exploring themes such as sexuality, feminism, world order, gender, and white body supremacy. Her focus extends to the exploration of intimacy, connecting with others on emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual levels. She believes that embracing vulnerability empowers deeper, authentic connections, enhancing personal growth and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matildeflor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matildeflor\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/normal.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/promo-normal-02.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1-1024x844.png\" alt=\"Normal por Matilde Flor Usinger\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1-1024x844.png 1024w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1-1536x1266.png 1536w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Intim1.png 1604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intim6-577x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intim6-577x1024.png 577w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intim6-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intim6.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME-1024x847.png\" alt=\"residencia art\u00edstica Normal por Matilde Flor Usinger\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME-1024x847.png 1024w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME-768x636.png 768w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME-1536x1271.png 1536w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ME.png 1612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/logo-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/logo-3.png 100w, https:\/\/observatoriodelplacer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/logo-3-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The OdP 2024 artistic residency project receives support from Barcelona City Council.<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>_ Residencia art\u00edstica Normal 8-12 de abril 24_ Taller 12 y performance el 13 de abril Objetivo Normal:En esta residencia de una semana, mi atenci\u00f3n se centra en la exploraci\u00f3n del acceso y la exposici\u00f3n de la intimidad, reconociendo su naturaleza inherentemente subjetiva. Para captar la intimidad, un requisito previo es definirla. 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