Solitude Standing (2021) by Daisuke Takeya - Part 3

A 4 Weeks Journey During The Pandemic with Daisuke Takeya in 'Solitude Standing'

Text written by artist Daisuke Takeya

Solitude Standing is a brand new performative artwork created and recorded in Toronto, Canada in December 2020 to January 2021, consisting of four chapters -- 'Leave Me Alone !' , 'The Forest' , 'Solitude Standing' and 'Never Leave Me Alone!' .

Each chapter is performed time-wise in parallel with the ongoing art exhibition and the performance represents the artist’s inner struggles under the current pandemic situation. Except for the first chapter that is made in 2020, all chapters are made in 2021.

Video Performance Art Courtesy of Daisuke Takeya

Past midnight, I am back on the main street of Toronto. Alone. No one around and no one cares. I just need to let go all day to day struggles. Yet, I will stand still. This is the last line of my defense. I surrender. Yet, I will stand still.

This is the third video performance piece from Daisuke Takeya's series, Solitude Standing. Each artwork will be explained in detail in completion nearing the end of the exhibition.