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new/mind/ritualz
is
a 56-movement performance art piece released one
movement at a time until complete. some movements are open
to the public, while others are documented in a more private
setting by a single collaborator or altogether solo. as
is true of performance art, the artist herself is the primary
medium.
the
project's title alludes to a new mind space coming forth for
the artist, a rebirth (rebirthing) of sorts. before the wholeness of this
rebirth is embodied again & again & again & again & again & again, a little storytelling (from/of the past) weaves thru sometimes.
new/mind/ritualz ultimately explores memories, demonstrates moments of growth in the present, and invokes rituals of healing + action for now n in the future.
new/mind/ritualz ultimately explores memories, demonstrates moments of growth in the present, and invokes rituals of healing + action for now n in the future.
each
movement varies in length/content, and is documented
thru video, still images, and self-portraiture.
ritual items include, but are not limited to: strawberries, easter decor, roses, glitter, colorful water, 111 golden hummingbirds, 1,111 small open-faced boxes, corn kernels, children's barrettes, pony beads, etc.
ritual items include, but are not limited to: strawberries, easter decor, roses, glitter, colorful water, 111 golden hummingbirds, 1,111 small open-faced boxes, corn kernels, children's barrettes, pony beads, etc.
this
project was conceived of by kelly shaw willman.
project & writing above © kelly shaw willman 2014-forever.
