Getting Dis-placed at Studioplex Thursday
August 3, 2009 at 6:11 pm by Jeremy Abernathy
Artist Johana Moscoso, aka Miss Fix-It, posted a rather cryptic list of instructions on her blog last week, in preparation for Thursday’s performance at Studioplex Lofts. Her Untitled Relation Project will incorporate audience participation, and is just one of many entries to Dis-placed, a one-night show exploring “industrial design, anatomical structures, chemical reactions, spiritual inquiry and ’socialarchies.’” Moscoso writes:
Performer Rules
1. The performer cannot wear bright colors such as orange, green or fuchsia. Neutral colors are preferred.2. The performer will wear a red hood, a red belt and a red boot (provide by the artist).
3. The performer will bring their elements to work. For example: Laptop, sewing machine, pencils, and books.
4. The user is free to remove the boot when entering the door of the restroom, and will be required to re–attach it when they go back to work.
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