"In 2010 at MoMA, Abramović engaged in an extended performance called, The Artist Is Present. The work was inspired by her belief that stretching the length of a performance beyond expectations serves to alter our perception of time and foster a deeper engagement in the experience. Seated silently at a wooden table across from an empty chair, she waited as people took turns sitting in the chair and locking eyes with her. Over the course

"Listening to people and place has always been part of my practice. Nevertheless, the presidency of Donald Trump has heightened the need to listen to everyone in America." Read the full article by Thyrza Nichols Goodeve at the below link: https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/1by1/The-Listeners-Ernesto-Pujol-2018

The following resources were used in the development of this artwork. As part of my research I took the Safe Conversations Essential course. https://www.amazon.com/Space-Between-Harville-Hendrix-ebook/dp/B072K9722C/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=the+space+between&qid=1622767548&sr=8-8 https://youtu.be/FfbfHtoHqiE Click here to learn more about Safe Conversations training: www.safeconversations.com