In this performance, Melati Suryodarmo repeats "i love you" phrase over and over in an attempt to engage with the deeper layers of language and the diversity of meanings that it may carry.
31.10.2021
About the Performance
Melati Suryodarmo I Love You (2007) 3 hours performance
This performance involves Melati repeating the phrase “I love you” while moving with a sheet of glass measuring 90 x 200 cm for three to six hours.
She repeats this simple phrase, commonly uttered in romantic exchanges, over and over in an attempt to engage with the deeper layers of language and the diversity of meanings that it may carry. Over time, and through repetition, this declaration of love begins to loose its meaning, leaving only the sounds of the syllables.
The artist asks the audience to consider the limitations of language and how language can cause miscommunication and confusion in inter-personal relationships.
How to Watch the Performance Art
I Love You (2007) is part of the performance series within the exhibition 'Melati Suryodarmo: Why Let the Chicken Run?' at Museum MACAN. Watch it LIVE by booking your museum tickets on:
This performance happens inside a room for 3 hours. To maintain physical distancing, we allow up to 3 people to be inside the room at any one time. Our ground staff will guide the audience to watch the performance safely and comfortably.
Photo-taking with mobile phone is allowed, but please refrain from recording the performance on a video.
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