Studio Performance with R.S.V.P. 1977

This black and white photograph captures a performance piece by Senga Nengudi, titled "Studio Performance with R.S.V.P." from 1977. The image shows a woman dressed in a black gown holding a long piece of fabric stretched between her and a freestanding structure that resembles a large, abstract bird. The woman and structure are the focal points, with a minimal background and subtle lighting. The sculpture is constructed from pantyhose, exploring themes of the body, femininity, and the domestic.