Marina Abramovic & Pierre Huyghe Response

The way these two approach art is very interesting and an example of why modern art takes such an indirect approach to expression. Huyghe particularly, says that his art is not meant to be an absolute. It's meant to do more than just stoke the fires, it's meant to create deep realities for one to dive into. He explains that his intention is not to create a singular, clear story, but instead to "build a kind of mythology" and an emotional aura that consumes a viewer. When he creates, he builds the world in his mind and then creates from that mental space. In that way, his art benefits because viewers are better able to immerse themselves in the work. In the case of Abramovic, she similarly approaches her work unconventionally to elevate the quality of her work. She sees her work as using the human body as a medium. Most might say her medium is photography, but since Abramovic plays with the artistry of the human body, her artwork takes on an interesting form as if it were a statue being photographed.