Burlesque

Burlesque explores identity and the roles imposed on us through circumstance and conditioning, using the figure of Punch as an icon to challenge conventions and explore the human condition through creativity, humour, and irony.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 46 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2019
Publisher: Cinnamon Press

Through the figure of Punch, Burlesque explores themes of identity and the roles imposed on us through circumstance and conditioning. The figure of Punch stands as an icon, the paradigm and picture of the age, challenging conventions of how and what we see and feel. The second part examines the way creativity shapes our view of ourselves, the masks we wear, often unconsciously, and how we strive to come to terms with the human condition. Wry humor and irony in the face of suffering and mortality are threads, as well as moments of compassion.

Burlesque, through the iconic figure of Punch, delves into profound themes of identity and the societal roles that are imposed upon us through the interplay of circumstance and conditioning. Punch serves as a symbol, a mirror, and a portrayal of the era, questioning the established norms of perception and emotion. The second part of the work explores the profound influence of creativity on our self-perception, the masks we unconsciously wear, and our ongoing quest to understand the human condition. Wry humor and irony intertwine with moments of deep compassion, shedding light on the complexities and contradictions of human existence.

Weight: 80g
Dimension: 150 x 210 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788640367