I really enjoyed writing a comparative essay on Abramović, Gray and Howells, considering their works in parallel with each other. What I personally find interesting about comparing these three artists is seeing the divergent impact each work has on its creator; particularly considering notions of feminism alongside such comparison. This research has affirmed for me the idea that Abramović’s work is created by her to illuminate her idea/ls in our own minds; she has clear, immovable beliefs that she wishes to share with us so that we may believe as she does. Whether we are present to see her work performed will not affect her personally. Gray and Howells, however, need an audience; they need the affirmation and connection that a live audience provides. From a third-wave feminist position, this creates interesting discussion for the evidently vulnerable, unstable position of the white, Western, dominant male next to the solid, affirmed position of the Eastern female. Have we actually moved into a position where performative gender is irrelevant in society? Or does solo performance create a platform which transcends predetermined social status, allowing for individual, personal exploration outside of the confines of politicised gender? Personally, I would suggest the latter but continue to hope that such performance can only add to the former’s development.