Select videos created in 2011 (view more at www.youtube.com/user/flatchestedmama):
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 are worn.
The
integration of simple, self-created boundaries with daily-life
performances like Monochromatic May provides Flatchestedmama
with a heightened awareness of her 2004 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 continue the piece. Why
continue it? 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.
More information can be found by perusing the links above,
visiting the Calendar of Outfits page will show you
my daily photographs, the Color Court page will describe
how the public has participated in the piece by exercising
the right to vote on what they find to be grey or not and
the Gallery4Culture page will show you the gallery exhibit
I had of the series in May of 2010. Below you will find the
2009 inventory and a page with other random facts and frequently
asked questions.
Thank you for your interest and have a grey~t day!
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