I carved a replica of a central African Nkisi figure, I saw in an exhibition at the Muse’ Dapper in Paris France. I attempted to place/ use the Nkisi in its original context, or my approximation thereof. During this event I was interested in placing myself nearer to the intended function of my creation of the work (nkisi), activating the figure, performing a tap dance, sword dance, speaking and cooking.
Chicken party flight jacket potlatch, 2006-2009, human male sized tunic, chicken bones and string. 500+ lbs of chicken
A series of free community barbecues, Chicken Parties, where I barbecued chicken wings, all washed seasoned and prepared by my hand. During the barbecues I made a series of announcements telling people what the event was being held for, and asked that they participate by partaking of the chicken I prepared, and returning the bones to me for the creation of a jacket.