The statement "Marina Abramović relied on viewer participation in The Artist is Present" is **True**.
1. In the performance piece "The Artist is Present," Marina Abramović sat motionless at a table for hours every day, inviting viewers to sit across from her and share a silent gaze.
2. The entire concept of the performance revolved around the interaction between Abramović and the audience. The viewers' participation by sitting across from her and meeting her gaze was crucial to the experience and the artwork itself.
3. Abramović's reliance on viewer participation in "The Artist is Present" challenged traditional notions of art and the relationship between the artist and the audience, making it a significant piece in performance art history.
