Archive
2020
KubaParis
Adult Costume
Location
UAG Gallery, University of California, IrvineDate
15.11 –21.11.2020Photography
Paul SalvesonText
Shoppers World, David’s Bridal, Burlington Coat Factory, Toys R’ Us, GAP, Harbor Freight Tools, Walmart, Starbucks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Kmart, CVS, Ulta Beauty, Chase Bank, Bank of America, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Red Lobster, Denny’s, IHOP, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Olive Garden, Boston Market, Burger King, Staples, Home Depot, Chili’s, Target, Office Max.
I was born into a shopping mall, passing through the canal of stores separating Macy’s from JCPenney. I learned to be in a body by adopting various regiments of care. I practiced choreographed motions associated with different products. And, in wandering through the endless store aisles and digitized shopping cart icons, I cultivated my most intimate and enduring relationship.
Ellen Schafer