High-definition video series (2008)

The Metamorphoses series (Biggie, Britney, George, Oprah and Michael) was shot at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum earlier this year. It documents transgressive and playful interactions that occur as people perform and stage encounters with “celebrities”.

High-definition DVD content for each is presented on 42″ plasma displays mounted inside custom frames.
Metamorphoses (Biggie) edition of 5
Metamorphoses (Britney) edition of 5
Metamorphoses (George) edition of 5
Metamorphoses (Michael) edition of 5
Metamorphoses (Oprah) edition of 5

Installation view, Gallery 2, Chicago, IL. Metamorphoses (Biggie) & Metamorphoses (Michael) in foreground, paintings by Amanda Calobrisi and Metamorphoses (George) in background.

The following are video stills:

Metamorphoses (Britney), 2008

Metamorphoses (Biggie), 2008

Metamorphoses (George), 2008

Metamorphoses (Michael), 2008

Exhibition History
Group Exhibition: Graduate Exhibition
April 25 - May 16th, 2008
Opening Reception: April 25th from 9-11pm
Gallery 2
Chicago, IL

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