The Vitruvian Woman Project

Once arrived in Auckland, Nikki Patin will also begin phase one of “The Vitruvian Woman” project. The project is based on Vitruvius’ architectural theory on what it takes to build a good structure. Vitruvius stated that a good structure is solid, useful and beautiful. He also said that the human body is the greatest architectural design in the known Universe. Patin is going to transform her body, according to Vitruvius’ theory. Throughout the transformative process, Patin will engage in movement designed to build strength, such as yoga, martial arts and resistance training and eat local, affordable and organic food. The entire process will be documented through writing, performance, photography, video blogging and weekly outlines of Patin’s body that will be drawn on canvas. The full details of the project can be found at www.thevitruvianwoman.com.