City Oaks covered in the foilage of cloth. Yes – in bright and brilliant, colorful gestures of silk, cotton, shweshwe, knotted yarn, felt, aluminnum foil, feathers, hot pink faux fur, rubbery strands and scraps. With models covered in similar gestures standing in front of the trees. A runway show, showcasing their garments. A dance, dancers…
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Should I name my boy “Papa Smurf”?
I was laughing at myself, lying in bed last night… What if I named my boy something like “Papa Smurf”? I don’t believe there are any rules against such things. 1 – would I get arrested? 2 – would my boy hate me? 3 – would he inevitably end up a mainstream rapper? 4 –…
Read MoreEXHIBITION OPENING OF BED JUMP SERIES!
PlayJumpEat BedJump Exhibit Opening When: Saturday 10th of April – 9am to 5pm (the bed will be there for you to jump on) Exhibition ends on 10th of May Where: Exposure Gallery in the Biscuit Mill What: See the images in their full size, Archbishop Desmond Tutu jumping, Freshlyground, Fishermen, Surfers, 85 year old Swimming…
Read MoreOriginal Bed Jump Motto:
I have to admit, when I first wrote this, it made me want to cry!! ;)………. Throw all caution to the wind & Jump, Cape Town! Jump for JOY! The Bed represents: Joy. A common thread of Humanity. Whether in Manhattan or the Kalahari, we were all born Humans. Babies. Kids who like to Play.…
Read Morethe Aesthetics of Joy:
This blog post on PlayJumpEat! was written by the lovely Ingrid Fatell, who writes on the “aethetics of joy”. I like her already!
Read MoreBlubber
my intent is to take something simple like a leaf, or a carrot, or a fat lady’s bum; & give it the glory it deserves.
Read Morethe “Pregnancy Card”
sorry for my absence, & the lack of “jumping” photographs as of late! I do apologize…I’ve just been Pregnant! & Nauseous, & Insanely Lethargic! If it makes you feel any better, I also haven’t been doing my regular swims in the mornings either! Eating toast & sleeping have become 2 of my favorite past-times in…
Read MoreFLESH COUTURE in ITCH mag
Click here! Click here! FLESH COUTURE What can I say? (let’s be “un-pc” here for a minute)… Fat Ladies. Fleshly Ladies. Round Ladies. 1 white. 1 black. Glory to the Bootay! I Love this! This is what I’m talking about…
Read MoreJump #5 – This is Beautiful!
Adderly Flower Market., Cape Town, Friday, February 12, 2010, 10am – 12pm This is really getting beautiful. Literally, young & old, big & small… MTN “air time” sellers, school kids (in uniform), rastamen, business ladies, flower vendors… This is powerful. This is really getting beautiful… Jane joined me in the chorus of “Jump!” today, &…
Read MoreBut my Mama said, “Don’t Jump!”
yep – I’ve been getting a lot of liberated adults out there, because this idea from childhood seemed to stick! I even let you jump WITH YOUR SHOES ON!! yep! wow – living large, eh?! I had one girl say, “This feels too good. It Must be wrong!” Come give it a try! Friday, 10am…
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Contemporary Artist: Kelly Wainwright 