Wishful Thinking, 2020-2021
The sign spinner tosses optimism in the air, spinning wildly seemingly out of control only to just barely catch it until it sails away again. As graceful as a dance, savvy as a street corner, the new video work expresses practice may make perfect. Filmed in a community center gym, the new video work colorization and graphic sensibility is inspired by the art heist film in 1968 Thomas Crown Affair’s title sequence.
A selection of short digital videos all affixed to embroidered qr codes
Includes: Glare, Rush, Wish, April, Pink Rain, Dirndl, Five of Hearts, total running time 7.53
Betsey A Day
70 - Betsey Johnson’s Birthday this month.
35 - Years I have been wearing Betsey Johnson dresses.
24 - Number of Betsey Johnson outfits I have saved in my closet since 1977.
6 - Number of Betsey Johnson dresses I am borrowing from my girlfriends.
30 - Days of wearing Betsey Johnson.
Betsey a Day, 1977 – 2012
Video, 2 minute loop. Videography by James Barsness and Lucy Barsness. Editing by Ted Kuhn.
A video of all the Betsey Johnson outfits from my closet.
betseyaday.tumblr.com with QR Sticker
September 20, 2012 – October 18, 2012
Each day I will post and wear a different Betsey Johnson dress. You can wear a Betsey Johnson dress with me! Take a pick and black QR scan sticker. Stick it on your clothing. Scan the Sticker. Look at the tumblr to see what new Betsey I am wearing.
“Take a leotard and add a skirt” – Betsey Johnson
Thank you Betsey for informing my personal style and growing with me in my own “over the top” attitude. You have and continue to give me so much fun! This performance work is an adoring tribute to you. I love you Betsey!
Xoxo, Didi
Playscape at the Contemporary
Documentation of a full scale installation at the Contemporary in Atlanta including the Swing Room, Skate Room and Rock Room. Featured are the Playscape Monitors and visitors.
Skate School
Trying out my skateboards with the guys before the new art school opened. The campus officials shortly after the run, and joined us for pizza in the hallway.
Carol’s Callouts
This was originally designed as a time-based projection piece for the dome of the Mark Smith Planetarium at the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences. Lucy and her friend Lauren are the hand-clappers and Carol is a friend and painter here in Athens.
