This piece pushes the notion of careful attentiveness to illogical extremes. For this performance, I threw the the tallest cylinder I could and then hugged it until it collapsed. Is there only one way to show affection?
In a show of self-love that shows the ragged edges between public and private, this performance consists of a violent removal of make-up, to the tune of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."
Focusing on the apology as a method of social currency, this performance spanned multiple months and encouraged viewers to reflect upon situations for which they were expected to apologize. I then wrote apology letters to the aggrieved parties, assuming all blame and absolving the protagonist. Whimsically or sincerely, viewers considered the relationships they valued, how they chose to protect them.
Uncomfortable, funny, or awkward, the performative acts in this collection highlight the necessary steps we take in order to protect our public selves and our relationships to others.