I want to be a person

In this extended reality experiment, we consider what it takes to be considered a person. "I want to be a person" is a playable danceable inflatable robot puppet play, involving a relationship between "BDSM Toilet Pal" and "Drag Queen Freedom Tower," and YOU. Come show them ways to love and move their bodies in SPACE. When you move, they move! But they have different parts from most people, so there will be some mutual learning involved! Remember, it takes two to tango. Toilet and Tower are new to this whole embracing oneself thing, and stepping onto the scene. What if a toilet wants to embrace its "dirty" side with pride, rather than hide? What if a masc tower wants to explore its femme side in stride? What hidden capabilities do you possess that you want to show the world? You are the shaper of space, the architect of our desires! In this playable architectural dance performance, you, a friend, a toilet, and a building can become something new, together.

Worked with a small team headed by Muschenheim Fellow Adam Miller to design and fabricate a set of 16 foot tall inflatable puppets for the exhibition "I Want to be a Person". The exhibition questions what it takes to be considered a person, and features an AI-controlled puppetry system that responds to participants' movement in a "playable architectural dance performance".
Played an active role in the entire process, from developing the concept to designing and sewing the inflatables. My specialty was to design and execute the costumes for the two puppets, Toilet and Tower. The exhibition is on display through March 2023.