This vignette exists as an intersection of time, self-care, consumerism, and impermanence featuring sheet masks soaked in an essence serum to deliver concentrated doses of beneficial ingredients to the skin that target hydration, nourishment, brightening, and anti-aging. The piece is activated when a performer applies a physical and spiritual sheet mask, symbolizing the quest for rejuvenation, immobility, and protection in an ever-accelerating world. The sheet mask is first soaked and then gradually dries, underscoring the delicate balance between stillness and activity. When the sheet mask is dried completely, it is hung as a metaphorical object mirroring the passage of time and the impermanence of human bodies.

performances by CM Clemente, Max Guy, and Shanna Zentner
photos shot by Natalia Granquist, edited by Jan Brugger