Recent Projects
Manhattan Miniseries (With Sweaty Palms), 2009, Installation View - Heist Gallery, New York, NY
For Manhattan Miniseries (With Sweaty Palms), I created a mixed-media installation inspired by the idea of a green room and the private moments that occur behind the scenes, as a set for the production of daily episodes of It's a Process, my ongoing performance series in the form of a talk show. Each episode of It's a Process is a unique entity, ranging in form and content from the intimate to the extravagant, with the intention of setting a stage for dialogue, discovery and possible disaster. Special guest artists were invited to participate in the production of each episode/event, as are members of the studio audience, thus becoming collaborators and an integral part of the shape that each episode will take.
Andrew Painting, 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 48" x 50"
Self-portrait with Breast Biopsy Information Sheet, 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 42" x 65"
Self-portrait with Breast Biopsy Information Sheet (Detail), 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 42" x 65"
I am Searching for Something I, 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 50" x 40"
I am Searching for Something II, 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 60" x 48"
Everything Must Go, 2009, Goauche, ink, colored pencil and collage on paper, 48" x 50"
Flower Chandelier, 2009, Painted paper mache, broken umbrella, fake flowers, lights, clips and colored plastic
One of a Kind It's a Process Tote Bags, 2009
08/04/09, It's a Process: The Rehearsal Episode
With Chase Granoff
Audience members were invited to sit in on an open rehearsal at The Kitchen for dance artist Chase Granoff's performance The Art of Making Dances. I was a collaborator and performer with Chase on this project, which was performed at The Kitchen on November 5, 6 and 7, 2009.
08/06/09, It's a Process: Dumplings, Drawing and Dialogue Episode
The Dumplings, Drawing and Dialogue Episode invited audience members to spend time in the gallery for a day of drawing, eating $1 dumplings from the restaurant next door to the Gallery and engaging in discussion with myself and other guests who attended the day's activities.
08/06/09, It's a Process: Food Episode
With Rachael Morrison and Andrew Steinmetz
For the Food Episode, artists Rachael Morrison, Andrew Steinmetz and I presented 2 versions of our new collaborative cooking video and prepared simple foods in the gallery to share with audience members, including prison-style grilled cheese sandwiches and ants on a log. Guests were invited to bring their own homemade dishes for a potluck dinner after the screening.
08/08/09, It's a Process: Wearable Art Research Empowerment Studio (W.A.R.E.S.) Episode
With Erica Magrey
Wearable Art Research Empowerment Studio was a collaborative workshop initiated by artist Erica Magrey and myself. Beginning with an informal discussion and a PowerPoint presentation offering inspirational source imagery, Erica and I guided participants through the process of using simple materials to make their own goddess headdresses, transforming the gallery into a place for the live production of art in addition to the presentation of finished works. The workshop culminated in photo shoot with participants modeling the headdress they had created.
Goddess Headdress Portrait Photos
08/11/09, It's a Process: Sailing Episode
With Patrick Doyle
Sailor, artist and architect Patrick Doyle generously offered to help host an intimate evening of talk and revelry aboard a sailboat in the Manhattan harbor. A sailing instructor by day, Patrick acted as captain of the ship for this evening's event. Artists Timothy Hull and Cassie Thorton were also invited on the journey. We shared conversation and drinks while overlooking a sunset skyline.
08/13/09, It's a Process: Movie Making Episode
With Andrew Steinmetz
Using a previous collaboration as a starting point, in which Andrew invited me to make a video with him using whatever materials and ideas we could come up with during the course of one day, we attempted to create new videos on site, during the gallery's hours of operation.
08/14/09, It's a Process: Retrospective Episode
I gave an artist talk presentation outlining my development as an artist, followed by a Q and A. Snacks and beverages were provided.
08/15/09, It's a Process: Casting Call Episode
With Cassie Thornton
Using a script written by artist Cassie Thornton about the strange events that unfolded during a 4th of July weekend spent in Ithaca, NY; Thornton and I conducted an open casting call in search of actors to play various roles in theatrical reinventions of Thornton's recent experiences. Throughout the day, gallery visitors were invited to participate in simply staged dramatic readings with us. Costumes and wigs were provided, in order to help the actors fully inhabit their roles.
08/16/09, It's a Process: Everything Must Go Episode and Group Show/Garage Sale
For the last episode of my show, I organizing a one day "everything must go" sale, in the form of an open-ended group show/garage sale. Participating artists were welcome to include whatever artworks they wished or to bring in actual garage sale items they were looking to liquidate. In order to widen the circle of participants, I offered each artist whom I invited to invite their own guest artist to participate in the event as well.