In Medical History (Part Two), Dominic Quagliozzi will confront the physical deterioration of his body and meditate on upcoming invasive surgical procedures, challenging the notion of a traditional linear medical history by introducing possibilities for cyclical medical history. This gesture seeks to channel method acting techniques seen in Hollywood’s most accomplished actors, while using painting and mark making specific to Hollywood makeup and effects.
Set in a loosely interpreted Operating Theater, Medical History (Part Two), serves to share Dominic’s questioning of time, the believability of his body, anxiety, and the voyeuristic nature of the hospital environment.