| The
25th Element is a special endurance performance, invented
as a challenge with exchange visit possibilities. It involves two
people each performing all 25 classic Harrison&Ford moves, in
tag team fashion, in 25 minutes. Each move has to be performed in
its appropriate place around the home i.e. you can’t do all
25 moves in one room. The moves must be completed in alphabetical
order and each person must complete the move before moving on to
the next. Harrison&Ford failed on their first attempt on 07/12/02
(which was recorded for the exhibition DVD) mainly due to Ford’s
hungover state, and his inability to perform carpet crabs and handstands.
Harrison&Ford managed to complete 24 and a half moves in 26 minutes.
The anguish in the film is immense and there is an overt element
of pathos when Ford continually struggles and fails to perform the
Elevated Carpet Crab. The viewer becomes part of the entourage following
Harrison&Ford around the house, willing them to succeed. People
connect with House Gymnastics and The 25th Element in particular
because it’s real enthusiasm, emotion and, in this case, failure.
Everyone connects with failure. But the failure of Harrison&Ford
to complete their own challenge may inspire others to take it upon
themselves to attempt the task [click here for
a set of guidelines] |
