Fun Fatale, Yafit Taranto

Seventh ; Working Conditions A holistic approach to making and exposing Now my time for change has come. After living during the night for twenty years, I decided to devote myself to the morning. The past two years, I woke up at 06:30, meditated, exercised, read and wrote. By 8:30 I was ready to start the rest of the day. I gave up drinking, smoking and playing American pool. I have been exploring the influence lifestyle and working conditions have on my work. A 126 days ago, I added an ice-cold shower to my regime as a way of training endurance and overcoming the fear of the 'most- unpleasurable'. I understood that by welcoming uncomfortable situations I free myself from their regime. As being in the comfort zone took a heavy toll on me. You can read more about that process in the first semester's critical review (book 01 p.08).

Working conditions form the basis of a sustainable practice. During the past two years, I made it my practice to contribute to the all-round research environment. Creating pleasurable conditions means 'holding space', for myself and the people I work with. It is just as important as the work itself. I started with small gestures such as having plants, flowers, tea and fruits for us to share. I continued creating a cosy working environment in the editing room and the classrooms. Finally, I also learned new ways to communicate and solve problems: in the past year, I took a 12 week course of non-violent communication. In addition, I am following a one year course to become a guide during ceremonies and rituals.

During the period of the master, I found inspiration in working around my peers and mentors. Though I have a private studio 300 meters from the school, I choose to work daily at the academy.

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