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A Desire Without an Object

ABSTRACT

This text is a personal reflection on the work of the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards. Through several experiences and stories, the article addresses issues of the activity, craft, art, and transformation of the self. It presents art as a vehicle and discusses issues important to the field as tradition, interiority, and group. Based on work with traditional songs and the author's experiences with Grotowski, the text questions the meaning of artistic creation.

Keywords:
Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards; Performance; Theatre; Traditional Songs; Grotowski

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