This year I have been focusing on 2 concepts. In the idea of teamwork, I focus on bringing as many great minds together as possible. In the idea of becoming a more extreme version of myself (Sparklezilla Extreme), I am pushing myself to experiment on aspects of my identity in a deeper way. In “I am Super Tall (sang), Communal Hat Version 1 of 2” I wanted to make something that functions as a sculpture off the body and as a potential communal performance object on the body while incorporating both concepts (Multiple people could wear at the same time (literally putting heads together), and a hat that makes me taller.) In February this year, I worked with a team of youth to make a giant communal hat with a performance score that many people could explore and activate together on the 6th floor at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati OH. This project is an extension of that important idea. I like as much of my work as possible to be an invitation to collaborate and perform. Clint and I only scratched the surface on this as a performance object - I love any opportunities to perform with @cosmicmoustachecomics I made this back in October. I never posted about it because it was part of this year’s Secret Auction for @artworkscincy and we couldn’t reveal ourselves until after the auction. It was hard not to share because I had made some fun videos about working with EVA foam as a sculptural/wearable material for the Radical Fit Tutorials program via YOUmedia social media channels put together by the Chicago Public Library and @rebirthgarments. This hat is the focus of my part 2 video. Radical Fit is an 8 month fashion based program series that embraces craft, making and DIY while providing a safe space for teens to discuss gender equity, and to dream and create through personal expressions of style. The initiative is funded through Project Next Generation, an education technology initiative of the Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White. Instagram: @youmediachicago Twitter: @YOUmediaChicago Facebook: YOUmedia @ Chicago Public Library News Post: http://www.chipublib.org/RadicalFit #CPLRadicalFit #YOUmedia #youmediachicago https://www.instagram.com/p/CJc5cD9hkbR/?igshid=1ryiwb93q2obb
