Performance: Marta Valverde
The intersection of art and audiovisual is constantly evolving, challenging and expanding traditional notions of storytelling and expression. It is at this point of fusion, where tradition and contemporaneity collide and where Marta Valverde has emerged, presenting herself as a voice that seeks to redefine these borders. Marta has strengthened her understanding of audiovisual communication with her advanced studies in Contemporary, Technological and Performative Art from the UPV of Bilbao, as well as in Artistic Professions from the Escuela Sur in collaboration with the Carlos III University in Madrid.
This deep exploration between traditional and avant-garde worlds is manifested in its attraction to innovative formats, such as performance or live cinema. These choices are not arbitrary; It reflects his desire to establish a direct dialogue with his audience, to make art as much an experience as an expression. It is in this context that Crazy Things come to life. Founded in the spirit of La Quinta del Sordo, a space that bravely avoids labels and celebrates independent creation, it becomes the perfect setting for this piece that challenges conventions.
Crazy Things is more than a work; It is a testimony of artistic hybridization. Marta invites the viewer to an intermediate space, where cinema meets the art gallery, where the documentary delves into issues of job insecurity, artistic identity and deep reflections on sex work. These are not mere themes, but vital pulses that question the perception of the body, gender and our relationship with society.
Marta’s choice to collaborate with PROYECTOR is not fortuitous. Based on her previous experiences as a spectator at the festival, Marta recognizes in PROYECTOR a unique place, a space where hybrid practices are not only accepted, but celebrated. It is a festival that allows experimentation and mixing, becoming a space of freedom and play, and offering a wealth for artists and spectators alike.
Marta is not left out. It gets involved, committed and challenges the viewer to do the same. With Crazy Things, he breaks the fourth wall, becoming part of his narrative, demonstrating the power of video performance as a tool of communication and connection.
The Quinta del Sordo, with its legacy and commitment to contemporary art, not only serves as a backdrop, but also intertwines and dialogues with Valverde’s work, enhancing an experience that promises to be memorable.
Text: Santiago Concheiro Álvarez
