“Given we don’t know each other I think we should meet beforehand to discuss safety, consent and preferences...” was a collaborative group performance for Art Month, Sydney, 2019. It involved the coming together of members of my queer community to engage with and make video and photographic content around a collection of garments I produced for their bodies. The participants worked together in the following capacity:
Models: Api Rainima, Chloe Corkran, JD Reforma, Michaela Vujovic and Simonne Goran
Photography: Jonno Revanche
Hair and Makeup: Leila El Rayes
Video and Garments: Megan Hanson
The format of the performance was open. Throughout the course of the evening the models changed from their everyday wear to the garments I had made for them, had their hair and makeup done, and posed for photos and video. The audience was free to engage with the participants, and in doing so themselves became active producers of the work.
I would like to thank each of the individuals I worked with on this project. Api, Chloe, JD, Jonno, Leila, Michaela and Simonne, you inspire me and I admire and love each of you. The creative work and energy you put into the world is so exciting and important. The world is made richer with each of you in it. Deepest gratitude.
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