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Grey
is the color between all and nothing. It
can reflect confidence, independence and careerism (all)
or looming weather, anger and depression (nothing).
During the month of May, Flatchestedmama adopts an entirely
grey wardrobe (underclothing
and accessories included). Silver is allowed in the way of
zippers, jewelry and a few accent items. Black and white may
make appearances by thread or button, but no stripes or polka
dots will be worn.
The integration
of simple, self-created boundaries with daily-life performances
like Monochromatic May provides Flatchestedmama with
a heightened awareness of her decision to merge art and life.
Why
Grey? Linda Montano had taken all of the colors: she dressed
monochromatically for one year at a time, exploring year-by-year,
all seven of the Chakra colors and powers. Alex Martin (a
local Seattle artist) wore a little brown dress for the duration
of one year. I also work in an office setting and grey offers
that professional look.
I
decided in late 2007 that I would make the piece into a triptych-
therefore I am repeating the piece this year and next. Why
a triptych? One month doesn't feel long enough to explore
all of the grey attire options, I need to get the most out
of the investment (a whole new wardrobe cost a bit of money)
and it makes me feel like I'm being productive- integrating
art into my daily life. The hardest part is taking a daily
photograph of myself against a black/grey or white background.
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