Binômio arte/vida na arte da performance e a relação sujeito/usura em A plebe do crediário

Abstract

This research is aimed at studying performance art with the purpose of pointing out and analyzing properties pertaining to its language that relate to the binomial art/life. From this perspective, the concept of performance art and the major characteristics in its emergence as a figure of artistic expression was explored. A hybrid approach of study was adopted, merging theories and practices together with this dissertation, ultimatelyleading to the performance of A Plebe Crediário. This performance, inspired by Oswald de Andrades O Rei da Vela, drawing inspiration from the consumer history of this researcher, with a critical focus on his particular situation as a consumer/debtor, examined the binomial relationship between art and life based on the everyday, autobiographical, political and social aspects present and the historical context in awork of art.