‘ Dear Luc ’
2024
Westerkade Kunst Gallery, Rotterdam
Duration: 4 h
After being an obedient construction worker for 1,056 hours, Donatas decided to wrap up his career with a performance. At the end of his last shift, he handed his dearest employer, Luc, a letter/invitation to join the ceremony.
The act took place at a commercial gallery during the opening of a painting show. Donatas had not washed his work clothes for at least a month in order to blend into the thriving capitalist environment. A motionless artist slowly rotated on a turntable with a copy of the letter taped to his back. The dear visitors were welcome to catch a glimpse into the life of a laborer. Luc showed up. Luc bought some random painting of a yellow dog. Donatas felt sick to his stomach.