We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to an extraordinary performance that transcends the boundaries of time and challenges societal norms around aging. Join us for "VESNA AND VLASTA: Embracing the Essence of Aging," a collaborative masterpiece by renowned artists Vlasta Delimar and Vesna Stilinović, presented as part of the AKTO 18 program.
Date: December 16, 2023Location: Academic stage of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU) - SkopjeTime: 19:00
Don't miss this captivating exploration of aging, where two distinguished artists use their craft to redefine perceptions and celebrate the beauty of life's natural progression.
Concept: Unveiling the Primal Spirit of Aging
Vesna Stilinović, at 78, and Vlasta Delimar, at 67, present a collaborative play that goes beyond the conventional narrative of aging. They embrace their differences through elemental eros, a friendship that cherishes individuality. Aging, for them, is not decay but an increase in potential—an evolution.
Contemporary gerontology highlights societal prejudices against aging, offering avenues for improving lifestyles. Vesna Stilinović's transformative photographs capture the essence of her performances, revealing a fresh existence and primal vitality that defines her being.
Vlasta Delimar's photo-video images delve into personal mythology, emphasizing the importance of sexuality and eroticism in the path to dignified aging. The right to orgasm after 60 becomes a pivotal aspect of their exploration.
Conquering Space, Conquering Time: A Performative Manifesto
This collaborative project challenges societal stigmas surrounding aging. Vesna and Vlasta confront the cultural reluctance to accept life's natural cycles, presenting aging as a personal journey of introspection. Their performance becomes a poignant document, capturing the essence of existence and challenging paradigms that deem aging as undesirable.
Join us in this celebration of life, a performance that confronts the imperfections and insufficiencies of existence, inviting us to embrace the beauty of aging with dignity.