Project 5 - Open Work
At the beginning of the semester for my Seven Easy Pieces, I recreated one of Dagniniâs âPrivate Performancesâ ( where I writhed covered in paint in the bathtub). It had me thinking though, what would a private performance look like for me? I had a few ideas but none of them really resonated with me like this one. So I decided to record a video of myself singing in the car for yâall.
Ever since I was able to talk, I loved to sing. It was such a huge part of my life until I graduated high school. From belting my lungs out at home, to singing soprano solos at my momâs church, and being involved in any local musical I could find, itâs always been a massive part of my identity. But for a variety of complex reasons, I stopped singing in front of others. Once I entered adulthood it became something that I wanted to keep to myself. I think I mostly used my voice as a tool to receive validation from others. Perhaps I felt like my voice had been taken from me, and I needed to reclaim it for myself.
In the past year though, I think that Iâve really come to terms with my insecurities. The things that I have had to endure, that took my voice from me, are no longer crippling. Now that Iâve been able to reclaim it, I would love to share the joy it brings me with others again.
Itâs been a lovely semester. Hope yâall enjoy.
-Sam






















