Jessica Boutin

Performance story

The firefly glows and naturally draws attention. Little by little, the insect becomes something to observe, something people watch and wait for. It is asked to shine again and again, to expose itself to every gaze. The artist carries that same light. They must create, surprise, reinvent themselves, and meet the expectations placed upon them. To keep giving more, until facing that constant gaze… and the doubt that settles in: not being enough.