Having the opportunity to study with
Hermann Nitsch was one of those decisions that,
at first, was a difficult one to have to make. Very clearly, aspects of his work repulsed me,
but I had to weigh those against the fascinating aspects of ritual that were entrancing.
Sometimes, one has to recognize the repulsive and find a way to creatively substitute
those aspects with manners - ways of working - that will create your very own inner and
outer ritualisms to overcome those initial mental obstacles. Today: a daylong listening ritual.
One of many recordings today: the 51-Disc set:
