«The evolutions of the body and the robe»: da Sara Enrico a Loïe Fuller / «The evolutions of the body and the robe»: from Sara Enrico to Loïe Fuller

The essay concentrates on the interconnectedness between the shape of human body and the performative attitude which is distinctive of the artist Sara Enrico. By focusing on the evolution of body through space and time, the artist elaborates a textural surface which adjusts and fixes the position in space. The reference to the jumpsuit and its story is especially relevant in this respect, as a mixture of sculptural and performative approaches. Retrieving the historical figure of Loie Fuller and its importance in the field of visual and medial studies, the essay sheds light on this multifaceted practice.