Situated in a room looking like something out of an episode of Dexter.
Yuseff Hu, tired and probably nauseous, staggers round the room full of nervously laughing spectators, preparing for each stage of his performance, Resting on a sharp point. 2013
The task executed is to spear what looks like massive carcass sacks filled with balloons pumped full of ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and brown sauce. The oozing condiments leak into a bucket placed below this hoisted pack and the artist, gagging and shaking, ingests this readymade burger sauce before repeating the whole process five times.
I’ve always had a strong stomach, but this tested me. A piece of art that could induce nausea to this degree definitely deserves a mention. I will take my hat off to anyone who could sit through the full 47 minutes.
For Yussef’s website Click HERE.
The documented performance will be on at the Slade BA/BFA Degree Show until the 23rd May.
For more information Click HERE.
