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When the going gets tough

2011

Performance stills, Blacktown Arts Centre

83 min endurance performance.

Whalen performed a training regime, equivalent to that of an Olympic athlete in the empty gallery space. Equating the integrity/ discipline of an artist preparing for an exhibition, to that of an Olympic athlete preparing for competition.

Images: Tom Polo