Julie Farnan: Personal Adornment Day

This past week I experienced my first personal adornment day. I have never heard of it before, but I knew some people who were going to be in it, so i went to check it out and see their work. I was surprised by how interesting it was. Each piece modeled was unique and interesting in its own way. I thought the added aspect of different music for each piece added a fun vibe to the show. The first two pieces were my favorite. Ralph Hinkle was the first model. He wore nothing but tape and acrylic paint. His piece was a performance piece representing seeing a person for who they really are, past the exterior and looking at the interior instead. I thought the idea behind his piece was really inspiring. Its a thought many people think and even preach, but few of us actually take it to the level he had the courage to do. For that, i give Ralph very much credit.

The second piece was done by Maryam Cristillo. Her project was very earthly, entitled "Ala: Nigerian Goddess of Mother Earth." The overall design of her work was very well done, and her ways of modeling her piece captured the viewer instantly. She had tribal music playing in the background, and came out dancing and interacting with the audience. Her piece was one of my favorite because the way she altered the materials was so nicely done and the entire performance piece flowed very well overall. Her energy was apparent which engaged her viewers.