Last night, Ana and I shared great conversation and a wonderful dinner of fresh fish, zucchini, potatoes, and lentil soup. Ana is a visiting artist here in the Art and Media program of University of Art and Design. She prepared the meal in her apartment while we discussed topics ranging from comparative politics to Ayurvedic foods.
Later, we relaxed in the sauna connected to her art studio. This was my first fully-heated sauna experience. Initially, the extremely hot, moist warm air seemed suffocating. The the act of breathing felt as though I was eating fire! But eventually my body adjusted itself to the situation. Much sweating, and then cold shower breaks, and then more sauna sweating. At one point, I felt like a human waterfall because my skin was literally pouring out liquid at a steady rate. After a few minutes, sitting in the sauna is quite relaxing and cathartic, since it warms your body and eliminates toxins.
Ana is intriguing to talk with, and she has a great sense of humor. She's traveled extensively, while creating art projects in different countries. Ana's art work involves the use of inflatable materials, and addresses issues of portable architecture, the body, and the environment. For info about Ana's work: www.geocities.com/richardbolai/rewakowiczopen.html
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