Copy Cat (2003), video performance (2min 36sec)
Exeter, United Kingdom

In Copy Cat, two women simultaneously perform a series of actions. As one tries to copy the other, a voice starts commenting on the copycat's actions and her inability to copy the original accurately and in time.

As the copycat listens to the voice and tries to speed up, her actions become random, chaotic, and slowly spiral out of control.

Increasingly humorous, the piece reflects on our desire to conform, be accepted, and submit ourselves to self-imposed ideals.

Copycat is part of the Forced Actions series of video performances.