Rush(es) by Alexandra Bachzetsis review: this performance art revels in the strange and sensual

A strange and sensual performance by Alexandra Bachzetsis took place last evening, occurring at the same time as Frieze week in London. Unfolding at The Hellenic Centre, Rush(es), examines desire, the commodification of the body, and human relationships with machines.

Unpacking questions of agency and pleasure under surveillance culture, at particular moments, this solo project aims to give the impression of an introspective study uncomfortably observed by an audience. This tension between artist and viewer is palpable from the outset. Viewers huddle closely around Bachzetsis’ stage — a white strip stretching from one end of the room to the other, where a large screen is present.