On Lasting

Definitions and Interpretations of the Word 'Last'¹:

Last is an adjective in the sense of being, coming, or placed after all others; final like the seven following film titles: Last Woman on Earth, Last Waltz, Last Chants for a Slow Dance, The Last Picture Show, The Last Wave, The Last of the Blonde Bombshells, The Last Samurai.

Last is a verb in the sense of continuing in time; surviving; remaining in good condition.

Last is a block or form shaped like a human foot and used in the making of shoes.

A question: How do you last?

Possible Considerations:

What have you given up?
What has ended?
What continues?
How much walking do you do?

¹Definitions of the word ‘last’ were collected and interpreted by Lin Hixson, director of the Chicago-based performance group, Goat Island. The Lasting #2: A Shoeflower is one of a series of works being created by members of the group in response to the theme of ‘lastness.’ Goat Island is currently making their final work together as a company.

For more information:
http://www.thelastperformance.org
http://www.goatislandperformance.org