In her aptly titled solo performance Gold, Alexandra Bachzetsis continues to explore the proverbial gold standard of the libidinal economy that buttresses contemporary visual culture – the erotocized, empowered female body. Propelled, among others, by a riveting dance track courtesy of Missy Elliott, Kelis and Khia – a potent symbol of sex-laden female power in her own right – Gold deftly plays around the ambiguous choreographic vernacular of hiphop and R&B: a black-and-tan tits-and-ass show complete with the obligatory sprinkling of gold dust, Bachzetsis’ solo piece offers a powerful and fully embodied reflection on dance culture, visual pleasure and the commodification of fantasy.
Source: the artist’s website.

Gold
Concept: Alexandra Bachzetsis
Performer(s): Alexandra Bachzetsis
Artistic advice: Danai Anesiadou, David Blum, Lies van Borm
Production: Helga Duchamps
Financially supported by: Pro Helvetia Arts Council of Switzerland