Oral Fixations
This piece is about the constant need for connection and consumption. It grew from an extreme sensation of isolation I have been feeling (and I’m sure many others have as well). I, in this video, represent the human need for connection, all I have are two sensual non human materials to consume - music and a peach. The music is opera which is lush and romantic, this specifically is from Carmen an opera once perceived as staring a tragic heroine but now is seen as an icon. My second item is a peach, a modern representation of sex and reproduction. As I consume, I notice I am also being consumed by the camera (the watcher). All this to say that in our isolated times what we need more than anything is real connection, less consumption of faux connection.