rent-a-negro.com ©
a web site where people can rent a "pleasing black person" for their personal and corporate events. (ongoing) view
YARN is a body of animated shorts that explore the competing narratives of american national identity. these shorts explore a variety of racial groups and how we are connected. (2006) view
playback
an exploration of collected images and text examining race, dialogue, the internet, and society. the show uses the golliwog caricature, the vocabulary of comic books, e-commerce, digital prints video and assemblage. (2003) view
includes "the race card"
The 12 White Steps
"but, i'm white, what can i do about racism?"
The 12 White Steps is a program designed to help white people address this plaguing question.
Download all 12 steps here (.pdf)
flesh tone series
a series of exhibitions investigating and transforming skin color through environments and objects. installation, assemblage, painting, audio and performance. developed during an individual artist fellowship from the oregon arts commission. (2003) view
shift: we are not yet done
an exploration of contemporary racism using everyday objects and cultural icons. installation, assemblage, audio and performance. view
shift curriculum developed through a grant from the regional arts and culture council. (2001) request curriculum
the little black dress project
re-conceptualizes the little black dress by infusing it with the intense, erotic, political, violent, and spiritual reality of women's lives. assemblage and performance. (2000)
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speak
an exploration of black femininity, sexuality, and story. assemblage. (2000) view
