Marina Abramović's early family dynamics played a crucial role in her development as an artist. Growing up in a household of Communist military leaders, she was immersed in a rigid and disciplined atmosphere that significantly influenced her artistic vision. The emotional distance from her mother and the authoritarian nature of her upbringing led to a profound exploration of the body and performance in her work. Abramović's exploration of endurance and vulnerability in her performances often reflects her childhood conflicts, as she attempts to confront both personal and societal boundaries, making her experiences integral to her art.