In Part 1, The Victorian Woman shaves off THE MAN’S beard. This ritual act allows her to grow a beard and in Part 2, she competes in the Dallas Beard Competition. With a not-so-sly nod to the Biblical story of Samson & Delilah. This is the 4th and final installment of The Victorian Woman and …
Inspired by Dada, Theater of the Absurd, Situationist Theory and contemporary performance art, Copeland’s performance video work humorously questions cultural norms. Her alter ego—The Victorian Woman always performs in full costume engaging in what is typically thought of as “masculine culture or masculine activities”. She does not train for these performances. She will allow no …
An homage to Marcel Duchamp and his alter-ego Rrose Selavy. Strolling through a sculpture garden, the two characters encounter and interact with “ready mades”. Stopping for a picnic, the day goes awry as Duchamp’s male and female egos struggle for power. Marcel & Rrose is the 6th performative video collaboration between Copeland and George. Dallin …
Companion video to The Argument. In fall 2014, Copeland became a certified Laughter Yoga facilitator. In this performative video, Copeland and Richards explore the range of emotions through laughter.
The condensed music video version for the ADD audience. Inspired by Dada, Fluxus and contemporary performance art, Ryder and the Mini is a modern-day parable about obstacles.
