On the Edge

The metaphorical image of the ship triggered feelings of being lost, alienation,
seclusion and isolation. I had the urge to represent this image somehow, asking
myself where exactly does it belong – on the sea or the shore? What should I do
with all its passengers? Different feelings of uncertainty and duality made me
think of the ship as an inverted image. My intention was to empty that vessel and
release its contents on the space without breaking its original structure.
What has evolved is my installation of the ship turned upside-down which allows
a space for people to consider and reflect on the role of madness and the
marginal in our own world. Where do we position ourselves as professionals
when working with people from the margins? How do we engage with them? Are
we ready to receive what they bring and what do we do with that? What do we do
with our own madness and is it safe to accept it?
Flor Ferraco is an artist, actor and Dramatherapist with a background in
performing arts. She holds an MA in Art (Curtin University of Technology,
Australia) and in Drama and Movement Therapy (Royal Central School of
Speech and Drama, London). Her work explores the relationship between
people, theatre and art and how these can be mutually nurturing.
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