BECK+COL
The Revolting Lumpen! a classical opera
2019; 37’x35’x10’; velvet, cotton, spandex mesh, foam, wood, resin. This is a still from a 25 minute performance. The work is an opera with 11 performers about oppressed laborers and their subsequent revolt. The main feature is when four monsters play a game of musical chairs to the death. The performance ends with the audience joining the revolt.
The Revolting Lumpen! a classical opera reboot
41’x45’x20’, 2019 Installation and performance at Human Resources LA; velvet, cotton, spandex mesh, foam, wood, resin. Image of installation.
The Revolting Lumpen! a classical opera reboot
2019; 41’x45’x20’ Installation and performance at Human Resources LA; velvet, cotton, spandex mesh, foam, wood, resin. Image of costumes for the performance.
Horror Without End! doubling
2020. Filmed at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE). Stretch lace, cotton, artificial whale boning. doubling considers the gothic concept of the double. This uncanny figure belongs to the realm of the frightening, evoking fear and dread in the original. As the double begins to break into its own consciousness, a conflict ensues. Its futile attempts to regain control lead the original monster into a depressive madness.
Horror Without End! doubling live
2021. Performed at the Torrance Art Museum. Stretch lace, cotton, artificial whale boning; organza, hand dyed quilt batting, tulle.
doubling considers the gothic concept of the double. As the double begins to break into its own consciousness, a conflict ensues. Accompanied by a demonic unreliable narrator, two monsters battle for power. Its futile attempts to regain control lead the original monster into a depressive madness.
doubling considers the gothic concept of the double. As the double begins to break into its own consciousness, a conflict ensues. Accompanied by a demonic unreliable narrator, two monsters battle for power. Its futile attempts to regain control lead the original monster into a depressive madness.
Horror Without End!
Costume for film in progress 2021-2022. Poly organza, hand pleated organza, hand dyed quilt batting, tulle, mesh, rhinestones.
Horror Without End!
Installation of costumes for film in progress 2021-2022. Poly organza, hand pleated organza, hand dyed quilt batting, tulle, mesh, rhinestones. Studio image.
Horror Without End!
Costume for film in progress 2021-2022. Poly organza, hand pleated organza, hand dyed quilt batting, tulle, mesh, rhinestones.