Shared Skins

Shared Skins (WIP) is a set of textile legos that can be snapped together into playful costumes to fit any size or ability body. The pieces can also be made into sculptures, blankets, toys, shelters, and tapestries. The project is a way for people to participate in liberatory play by being invited to not just audience but also author the creative process of the exhibition.

Just like kids play doctor and wolves play hunt Shared Skins is a toy that uses dress up and snap together pieces to play liberation. If we want a world where everyone is thriving and liberated from marginalization and hate maybe we should practice what it feels like.

The sculpture components are small organically shaped quilts made from reclaimed materials ringed with snaps.

Some of the sculpture components also visit the homes of disabled community member so they can participate in the evolution of the exhibition remotely.