: 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.
(2017) is a pivotal video work that explores the "lapses and voids" between verbal and nonverbal communication. Often discussed alongside its companion piece To Corpse , the video serves as a deep dive into the ambiguity of gender, sexuality, and the human body . Core Themes and Artistic Vision CORPSING by Eddie Peake (1920p).mp4
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". : The title refers to the theatrical term