: The work interrogates how masculinity can be "stretched" and treated critically while maintaining a focus on male physicality and feeling.
: The title refers to the theatrical term "corpsing"—breaking character by laughing uncontrollably—which Peake uses as a metaphor for the moments where formal structures of communication fail and raw emotion or instinct takes over. CORPSING by Eddie Peake (1920p).mp4
: Like his other performance-based videos (e.g., Episodes 7 and 17 ), CORPSING likely employs tightly choreographed movements—such as embracing or "curling into each other"—to heighten impressions of emotional intimacy and dependency. : The work interrogates how masculinity can be
: His work frequently utilizes vibrant, "shouty" fluorescent pinks and neon lights, creating a disorienting yet "womby" atmosphere that he describes as "entering the inside of a body". : His work frequently utilizes vibrant, "shouty" fluorescent
CORPSING marked a transition toward more durational and introspective performances. Following this work, Peake moved into projects like Concrete Pitch (2018), where he exchanged his "signature nudity" for everyday repetitive tasks while wearing a white boiler suit to address "uncomfortable and realistic histories".
For further insights into his creative process, you can listen to his full interview on the Extraordinary Creatives podcast . Eddie Peake (@eddie_peake) • Instagram photos and videos
: Peake, who also DJs and runs the record label Hymn , often layers his videos with bass-heavy or distorted soundscapes that he intends to be "felt" as much as heard. Context within Peake's Career
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