Narcissister facts for kids
Narcissister is an American performance artist who lives in Brooklyn. She is known for her unique art that often explores ideas about race and gender. She keeps her true identity a secret, which helps her explore these topics in interesting ways. In 2013, she had her first solo art show. She also appeared on the TV show America's Got Talent in 2011.
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Art and Performances
Narcissister first studied dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. She then used her dance skills to create a new kind of art that combines different styles. Before becoming a full-time artist, she worked as a window designer. She also performed in different shows around New York. Her work is seen as connecting older and newer forms of feminist art.
Her name, Narcissister, combines the words "narcissist" and "sister." A narcissist is someone who loves themselves a lot. This name helps show how her art deals with ideas of self-love and identity. It also touches on themes of race and gender.
Narcissister in the Spotlight
In 2011, Narcissister was chosen for a special project at MoMA, a famous art museum. She was one of 30 young artists who recreated parts of a show by artist Marina Abramović. These recreations were based on Abramović's past performances. Also in 2011, Narcissister went with singer Marilyn Manson to events in California. These events were for his film, Born Villain. She currently has a special art residency at The Box Soho, a club and performance spot in downtown New York.
Her Art Projects and Teamwork
Narcissister often uses masks and mannequins in her art. She first used them in her public performance called The Mannequin. She says these are the only things that are always in her work.
In 2013, she had an art show in New York called Narcissister is You. This show featured a video project. People could step behind her famous mask and explore their own artistic ideas. The exhibit also had a sculpture. This sculpture invited people to see themselves in a mirror, connecting with her art.
Narcissister also works with the musician EarthMasters. They make electronic and noise music together. Their first album, Subliminal Weight Loss, came out in October 2014. It has 10 songs.
Awards and Recognition
Narcissister has won several awards for her art. In 2013, she won a Bessie Award for her project called Organ Player. Two years later, in 2015, she received a Creative Capital grant for the same project. She also won the Theo Westenberger Grant.
