I just discovered the artist Jennifer Sullivan because John Kilduff (a.k.a. Mr. Let's Paint) is in an exhibition with her, and I'm experiencing some serious art envy. It's a shame there aren't any excerpts from her videos or performance documentation on her website -- perhaps I should reserve full judgement till I see them -- but her work seems pretty cool. Here are some examples pinched from her website which should demonstrate why it appeals to me...
It's A Process: Episode 3 - Ladies Night Live, 2009
In Episode 3 of It's a Process, I invite special guest artists Brina Thurston and Rachel Mason to help me celebrate Women's History Month in a panel discussion format inspired by "The View". In addition to our discussion, I do some cathartic karaoke, show video clips, invite questions from the audience, and give a live Mudslide drink making demo.
Dancing Girls, 2002, Super 8 and VHS transferred to digital video, 9 minutes
Using images of young girls dancing in the 80's culled from talent shows and home movies filmed during my childhood, Dancing Girls explores the awkward yet emotive abstract expressionist process of dancing and the vulnerable relationship of a dancer to her audience.
Jennifer Sullivan Avant-Garde Glamour Studio, 2009, NADA County Affair, Brooklyn, NY
I performed free avant-garde make-overs for those looking to update their look. A before and after photo was taken of each participant.
It's A Process: Episode 3 - Ladies Night Live, 2009
In Episode 3 of It's a Process, I invite special guest artists Brina Thurston and Rachel Mason to help me celebrate Women's History Month in a panel discussion format inspired by "The View". In addition to our discussion, I do some cathartic karaoke, show video clips, invite questions from the audience, and give a live Mudslide drink making demo.
Dancing Girls, 2002, Super 8 and VHS transferred to digital video, 9 minutes
Using images of young girls dancing in the 80's culled from talent shows and home movies filmed during my childhood, Dancing Girls explores the awkward yet emotive abstract expressionist process of dancing and the vulnerable relationship of a dancer to her audience.
Jennifer Sullivan Avant-Garde Glamour Studio, 2009, NADA County Affair, Brooklyn, NY
I performed free avant-garde make-overs for those looking to update their look. A before and after photo was taken of each participant.