François Morelli
This walk commemorated the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The artist carried a hollow fiberglass sculpture in the shape of a charred human torso on his back as he traveled from Berlin to Cologne to Amsterdam to Paris to New York to Philadelphi.
He archived the walk with photos, drawings, and writing. He engaged in many conversations.
He ritualistically filled the sculpture with water or air at various times symbolizing keeping his companion alive.
Further reading:
- “Walk Ways” exhibition catalog. Essay by Stuart Horodner. Foreword by Judith Richards. (also credit for the above information)