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Lisette Ros, born in the Netherlands in 1991, is a conceptual and performance artist whose work delves into the intricate interplay between society, identity, and the human experience. Using her body as a medium for exploration, she unveils the underlying mechanisms that shape our daily lives and scrutinizes societal norms.

Identifying as humanimal, woman, queer, and fluid, Ros embodies a hybrid existence that transcends conventional categories. Her performances, characterized by recognizable elements, serve as a lens through which she analyzes routines, questions conventions, and challenges the self-evidence of daily rhythms. Her art exposes the consequences of socio-cultural practices, with a unique twist—her persona is inseparable from the narrative.

The core of Ros’ artistic expression lies in her body, the focal point where questions about identity, society, and existence are posed and explored. Despite the centrality of her physical presence, the conceptual aspect always takes precedence. This results in interdisciplinary outcomes, where her body becomes a tool for research, and the final expression may manifest in various forms of media, all in service of conveying a profound message.

In her performances, Ros employs reiterations of gestures and acts, deliberately heightening the discomfort experienced by the spectator. Her body becomes a symbol, a tool, and flesh simultaneously—a multifaceted canvas for her exploration. The visceral nature of her work reflects a deep-seated desire for understanding that can only be achieved through the embodiment of feelings, vulnerabilities, flesh, and blood. Ros bleeds, breathes, wonders—an artist navigating the complex terrain of existence through her art.

performance artist lisette ros marina abramovic "presence in absence" piece two at arti amsterdam, still shot

CURRENT DATES:

  • 06-12-2023 / 10-12-2023: My Self, the Body (2018) video work at Art Basel Miami, Miami, Florida, as part of the exhibition by PerformVu, Miami, USA.
  • 21-12-2023: My Self, the Fetus (2015) live performance as part of ‘Resonate’ exhibition by Elsemarijn Bruys, DS, Amsterdam, NL.
  • 22-12-2023: I Bruise Like A Peach (2022/2023) live performance at Fanny Freytag and Dick & Dick, Amsterdam, NL.
  • 08-03-2024 / 07-04-2024: “Presence in Absence” piece two and three, deriving of the performative research The Absence or Metamorphosis “Presence in Absence” piece, installation-objects and two new live performance experiments at Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam, NL. As part of the group exhibition ‘Everything is on the One’.
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  • New 10-03-2024: New live performance “Presence in Absence” piece two, Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam, NL. Stay notified by adding your contact.
  • New tba-2024: “Presence in Absence” piece three, live performance experiment at Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam, NL. More info coming soon, stay notified by adding your contact.
  • 07-04-2024: …Elk rondje is anders during Quarantine, video screening at De Trut, Amsterdam, NL
  • 05-05-2024: Teaser presentation of My Self, the (Unfamiliar) Roots during ‘De Vrijheidsshow’ at Museum Sophiahof and Indisch Herinneringscentrum, Den Haag, NL
  • 12-05-2024: My Self, the (Unfamiliar) Roots (2023 – current) physical launch of part one (IDN) and premiere of part two (NL), Amsterdam, Den Haag, NL.
  • New: The Absence of Metamorphosis “Presence in Absence” piece one
    – Performative series in progress, Mexico-City, MEX, 2023 – current.
  • New: My Self, the (Unfamiliar) Roots
    – Sixth part of the ‘My Self’ series, work in progress, Indonesia and The Netherlands, 2023 – current
lisette ros performance artist as part of the PerformVu NYC community, marina abramovic, tip to support and contribute to my next artwork. 'My Self, the Fetus' live performance
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INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

The Absence of Metamorphosis "Presence in Absence" piece one by Lisette Ros, performance and conceptual artist in CDMX, Mexico
The Absence of Metamorphosis “Presence in Absence” piece one (2023)


© Biography by Sara van Bussel
© Lisette Ros

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