Mobile DJ Unit

Mixed media

It's a wallflower!

My wallflower was made with a mixture of materials. The flower petals are made from metal wire, then I used stockings to stretch over the metal frame. The pollen is made from latex gloves.

For my performance, I crept along the walls dancing solo, and refusing to dance with any gentlemen that asked to dance with me.

Noctivaygus in Plush

Dimensions variable

Fabric, stuffing, stuffing (plastic) bag, fencing/gardening wire, duct tape

I took on the persona of a dinosaur/dragon-type creature (design based on a pre-existing dragon character of mine) and walked around as such.  I would act curious at first seeing someone new then, depending on their reaction, would decide whether I would continue to interact with them (friend or foe? wait to be pet or dance with them? etc) or run away elsewhere [and try again].  I tried to keep the skull-hat at eye level with others.

Tactile Experience

Dimensions variable
Fabric, faux fur

For the most part, this wearable sculpture left me unable to see or speak to others, forcing me to engage with others through touch. By using soft materials such as faux fur and sweater fabric, I hoped to create a layer of textures pleasing to the touch, to make myself an inviting "creature" to communicate with in a physical way.

Giant Octopus

Dimensions Variable
Chicken Wire, Duct Tape, Textiles, Wood

My role as the giant octopus of the dance party was to be utterly unnecessary and a general nuisance.

The Curious Kinesthetic Creature

Dimensions Variable

Assorted fabric, plastic tubing, elastic bands, sheet metal, yarn.

The major concept of this project was to remove my sight and replace it with a long, seven foot antenna, which I would use to navigate the dance party. I also assumed the persona of a strange creature that was easily fascinated by anything that its antenna could touch, dictating my interactions with others.

Façade

84"x21"x21"

Stick-Self Portrait, Wire, Wood, Fabric, Velcro, Tap Lights

On the outside, a self portrait made of sticks is placed atop an imposing and grandiose pedestal. As the music blares the inside becomes illuminated silhouettes are cast on the fabric so that the pedestal itself disappears and becomes a pulsating dancer cage like those in a a dance club. The inside exposed through it's own façade