Daily Practice
2018
Performance
2018
Performance
Daily Practice unfolds as video documentation, capturing the essence of martial arts through the unfiltered lens of Naomi Even-Aberle's live performances during a family vacation. This series ventures beyond the traditional confines of a dojo, taking the martial arts patterns out of their usual context and into public spaces in Italy, Malta, and Denmark.
The choice of performing in random public locations serves as a deliberate departure from the controlled environment of a training space. Even Aberle's aim is not only to showcase the technical aspects of martial arts patterns but to present them authentically, complete with imperfections and unscripted moments. The unpredictability of public spaces introduces an element of spontaneity, emphasizing the genuine nature of the practice and breaking away from the polished representations often associated with martial arts.
In this series, Even-Aberle deliberately embraces and highlights the mess-ups and imperfections inherent in the daily practice of martial arts. By doing so, she challenges preconceived notions and stereotypes surrounding martial artists, particularly the pervasive idea that martial prowess is reserved for men. Through her dynamic performances, Even-Aberle becomes a living testament to the fact that martial arts proficiency knows no gender boundaries, dismantling the traditional image of a male-dominated martial arts practitioner.
The public setting becomes a stage for promoting inclusivity and diversity within the martial arts community, encouraging viewers to reconsider their perceptions and embrace the richness that a variety of practitioners bring to the discipline.
The choice of performing in random public locations serves as a deliberate departure from the controlled environment of a training space. Even Aberle's aim is not only to showcase the technical aspects of martial arts patterns but to present them authentically, complete with imperfections and unscripted moments. The unpredictability of public spaces introduces an element of spontaneity, emphasizing the genuine nature of the practice and breaking away from the polished representations often associated with martial arts.
In this series, Even-Aberle deliberately embraces and highlights the mess-ups and imperfections inherent in the daily practice of martial arts. By doing so, she challenges preconceived notions and stereotypes surrounding martial artists, particularly the pervasive idea that martial prowess is reserved for men. Through her dynamic performances, Even-Aberle becomes a living testament to the fact that martial arts proficiency knows no gender boundaries, dismantling the traditional image of a male-dominated martial arts practitioner.
The public setting becomes a stage for promoting inclusivity and diversity within the martial arts community, encouraging viewers to reconsider their perceptions and embrace the richness that a variety of practitioners bring to the discipline.