Tom Bresolin_ P.a.a.u. Tempting Failure 2013.mp4 -

The title and aesthetic of the performance suggest a commentary on:

Bresolin typically employs heavy materials or restrictive setups that force the body into a state of struggle.

By pushing his body to the point of failure, Bresolin strips away the "performer" persona, leaving only the vulnerability of the human form.

P.A.A.U. serves as a stark reminder of the body’s limitations. It challenges the viewer to witness discomfort not as a byproduct, but as the central point of inquiry. Through the lens of the Tempting Failure archives, the performance remains a significant example of early 2010s extreme durational art.

The core of the work lies in the exhaustion of the performer .