Going to the High Line was an unforgettable experience for I have never witnessed such surreal performances. The most memorizing performance was the first one and it was called “Alexandra Pirici”. This performance consisted of several actors of all kinds of racial backgrounds. They stood together and moved slowly in an unorthodox manner. You would be completely intrigued by their acting for you do not know what to expect nor have you seen anything of a similar fashion before. When you read the description of the play, you realize that their movements are referencing “images of war, loss, vulnerability from art history.” They also bring to mind “The separations that we build between people and areas of privilege that are sustained at the expense of others”. Essentially, the play seems to be indirectly showcasing the flaws of the modern world. Today, the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing and there is still a war on terrorism all around us.
Another interesting part about the high line was looking at art pieces. One in particular, showed what it looked like a person eating an animal that was eating another animal and another animal after that. The artwork really caught your eye due to the fact that, similar to the play, it was an unexpected sight. The High line walk brought about a lot of nostalgia from Bulgaria due to the smell of all the plants and small trees that surrounded the walk. Finally, the nose brought the trip to an end. An unexpected finish to an extraordinary exhibit where open-mindedness is accepted and judgments are not tolerated.
