Ascent/Descent Training Plinth
Plinth: 26"x 18"x 24" / Total: 5'x 4'x 2'
Cast Salt, Burnt Salt, Rope, Carabiner, Water Sac
2019
Separation >> Calcination
Oscillatory Carving.
Nature rejoices in nature, nature subdues nature, nature rules over nature.
Traverse I (1000 Simulated Steps)
Performance Film & Still
Crampons, Poles, Rope, Athletic Tape, Water Sac
2019
Separation >> Calcination
1000' elevation gain, 1000' elevation loss.
What nature leaves imperfect the art perfects.
Hyper-Dry Conduit
46"x 50"x 5"
Cast Salt, Beta Cloth, Cast Desiccant Beads, Plasma Tape, Fiber-Optic Cable, Magnet Wire
2019
Calcination >> Mortification
Traverse II (Lunar Traverse Simulation: 4 Days, 6 Hrs, 45 mins)
Long Duration Performance
Portaledge, Beta Cloth, Plasma Tape, Pitons, Burnt Salt, Water, Research Books, Charcoal Pencil, Oil Pastel
2019
Calcination >> Mortification >> Solution
Assimilation of entry into Lunar Gravity.
Technical approach to the unconscious.
103 hour continuous performance.
Fasted and lived in pure vertical environment for duration.
The encounter with the creature changes the creature.
00 Hours
44 Hours
50 Hours
74 Hours - Solution Sac Action Still
Solution Sac Film
83 Hours
101 Hours
Lunar Moisture EVA Suit
74"x 23"x 5"
Beta Cloth Garment, Stabilized Raw Honey, Embroidered Patch, Piton
2019
Mortification >> Solution
Moisture Vision (Received at the Summit)
82"x 22"x 15"
Burnt Honey, Cast Salt, Earth, Reformulated Bone, Piton, Webbing
2019
Solution >> Coagulation
Dissolve the body, coagulate the spirit.
Traverse III (Direct Attempt)
Performance Stills: Day 1 & Day 2
Low Elevation Earth, Athletic tape
2019
Solution >> Coagulation
100lbs of earth moved from valley to summit.
Performance over two days at 8000'.
Persistent exposure to varied climate.
Less nearly perfect, more nearly whole.
