Photography: Valerie Frossard
Photography: Valerie Frossard

In Cuir, Arno Ferrera and Gilles Polet seek to maintain a subject-to-subject relationship, which does not call for confrontation, but rather a win-win relationship. One may want to subdue the other, force him to follow him, impose a situation on him, but the other can also be accept, willingly follow this obligation. The two men are enjoy their positions, which they consented to, without any hierarchy. To do this, they explore the capabilities of their bodies using equestrian harnesses, usually reserved for hauling and ploughing. The strength thus acquired allows us to give in to its delight. Not only does the harness increase the potential for human drawing, but it is also an eye-opener. Through physical commitment to the service of others with this an archaic tool, the two acrobats seek a state where instinct and will become visible and tangible.