In this specific enactment, the floating earth slab is made of concrete, and the figure in action is myself, a body who is showing herself as both disabled and resilient at the same time.  This performance evokes a certain level of discomfort in the audience as they stand as witnesses to a symbolic reenactment of the effects of ableism- many were hesitant to enter the room, and when they did they stayed as close to the walls as possible.  Others, all men, responded to our call out to participate in lifting the heavy concrete slab for the duration of the performance- a clear display of machismo and historic gender roles.  Throughout the duration of the piece Francisco Hidalgo, A local healer gave wisdom on the power of the mind to control strength. As the men went weary these energy exercises revitalized them.  While the men learned how to harness true strength they also witnessed my “disabled” body holding myself up and crawling without break for three hours- showing the true power of the feminine. As the men continually lifted the concrete, my disabled form became on their eye level, closing the distance between ablest classes, they shared the pain of my weight.  Lastly, the precarious structure in which this performance is held calls to question institutions and the irony of their claims as safe spaces for the disabled community.