Solo Drawing from the ”Hangers” Performance 2010

This sketch by Simone Forti captures a moment from her "Hangers" performance, rendered with what appears to be pen on paper. It's a study in the dynamics of bodies interacting with simple structures. The drawing is raw, immediate; the artist using a basic and humble material to catch an idea quickly. This economy of means speaks volumes. It's not about luxurious materials or laborious processes, but the direct translation of an experience onto the page. The lines are urgent, almost frantic, especially around the figures, conveying the effort and strain of their hanging positions. But the social dimension is clear. The hangers become metaphors for support, dependence, and the testing of physical limits within a shared space. By stripping everything down to line and form, Forti draws attention to the fundamental relationships between bodies, gravity, and the structures that both confine and sustain them. Ultimately, this drawing reminds us that even the simplest materials can carry complex ideas, blurring the lines between performance, drawing, and social commentary.