HOLDING GRIMALKIN.

UNICORN PROMO PHOTO:


STORY:
i did an interview recently as unicorn, and needed a photo - so i decided to make unicorn's first press photo.

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MAPPED:

(l to r: lindsey and nicole)

STORY:
olivia rhymundo dos is practically packaged as a done deal. last year, we did went north through CALIFORNIA and this year is looking to be - like all sequels - bigger and better.

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EVADED:

(l to r: melanie and natalie)

STORY:
we made an attempt to eat at THE GRILLED CHEESE TRUCK, but missed the boat by only a few minutes.

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EXTRA:

six men locked in a room for 520 DAYS

many explanations for things in the HOME

REORDER OVERFLOW.

DECAYING:

(l to r: ziggy[dog])

STORY:
i've started my internship at BEAUTIFUL/DECAY. the people are nice. the days are busy. it is looking to be a big summer, and they are going to be a huge part of it.

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IN THE MIX:


STORY:
this is unicorn in HENNESSEY & INGALLS. he seems to have made friends with their design section.

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WORLD CUP PREPARATION:

(l to r: nicole and lindsey)

STORY:
they were getting their kicks at the OTIS PROFESSIONAL PAINTER'S SHOW. the show, which came out looking really nice, contained one piece created by myself. naturally, the best part of the show was the people - and it was good seeing a few otis folk. i also want to say thank you to MELTDOWN COMICS for being so great to us over the last couple weeks.

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ACCENTED:


STORY:
one more n for good measure.

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EXTRA:

SERIAL KILLERS AND POLITICIANS

WITHOUT food or water for decades

HORN DEBUT.

COMRADES:

(l to r: jt and UNICORN)

STORY:
the good man JT STEINY invited me out to perform with him at MELTDOWN COMICS for his A-BOOK-A-WEEK student show. a whole gang of friends and randoms showed up to make it a really enjoyable time.

SIDE NOTE:
i need to take a moment to say thank you to ashley for helping me sew and make the body of unicorn. there is no way it would have been half of what it is without you. thank you, ms. ashley!

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SPECIAL BUTTON:

(l to r: mary)

STORY:
after the whole wiz-bang of a show, there was a raffle - and a chance for a one-of-a-kind unicorn button. i wanted to do a unicorn spit button, and fortunately the person drawn, ms. mary, was okay with this. thus, mary is now the proud owner of the one and only unicorn spit button.

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TO PIN ON AND TAKE OFF:

(l to r: simon)

STORY:
ms. simon made a gazillion buttons to give away. some were meant to be pinned onto jackets and others were bottle openers.

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BEFORE:

(l to r: jt)

STORY:
this is right before going on. sweat was pouring out of my horn.

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BUTTON GRAPHIC:


STORY:
this is what i drew up for the buttons being passed out at the show.

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WALKIE TALKIE MINI PICTURE FILMS:


STORY:
with the creation of the unicorn costume, my main intention was start doing unicorn videos. i showed a handful of videos during my performance, which are viewable on UNICORN'S YOUTUBE PAGE. there are lots more on the way, so don't be afraid to check in once every blue moon.

SIDE NOTE:
thanks to GEORGE for helping me film all of these bad boys.

DISHWASHERED.

PRE-TATTERS:


STORY:
these are the final pieces of the unicorn costume puzzle. it should be mentioned that the cat is not part of the costume, but i am beginning to regret not sewing him into the leg.

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ABOVE:


STORY:
a helicopter searching for a bad guy in the night sky.

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LARGE LOVE:

(l to r: friends and people we just met)

STORY:
as the sun went down at the beach, we made a few friends and had some s'mores. the time passed quickly and seemed to signal a true start to summer.

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EXTRA:

the background on PLAYING CARDS

the top 100 SEARCHES by kids in 2009

ELISION

REFUTE NOTHING.

SET:


STORY:
the final piece of the production process is show above. i heat set the sweaters on high for 30 minutes. i've never done this before, so i'm hoping it will be long enough.

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A MARK, QUICKLY:


STORY:
the senior class has come and gone. in this moment, i would like to recognize that i am now a senior in college. let the fun begin.

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FINAL TOUCHES:

(l to r: ashley)

STORY:
the body is done. the head is really close. just a few more nips and tucks around the way and the beast will emerge.

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AMERICAN CAR, BORROWED SOMBRERO:

(l to r: tiimo)

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EXTRA:

a faker on FAKE PAINTINGS

lots of TOILET videos

CARPET HOME.

IN EXISTENCE:


STORY:
the HGOSNS jackets are in existence.

AN EXCERPT FROM THE THANK YOU SECTION:

TO THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TO HELP SCREENPRINT:

i am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such giving people. i need to take a moment to say thanks to brennah, melanie, natalie, robyn, lindsey, john, george, emma, stephanie, mary, tritia, and roxy, because without them it would have taken me months to complete this project. their helpful hands and pleasant company were my saving grace. it was a pleasure working with all of them making this project come to life.

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PULLED FROM THE WALL:

(l to r: mary, paul, robyn, and nigel)

STORY:
everything came down, in a manner much faster than going up.

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ALL IN THERE:

(l to r: george)

STORY:
everything always seems to be in the car.

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SHELTERED:


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EXTRA:

how FAUX PEARLS came about

NEW GROUND RULE.

DOWNTOWN:

(l to r: natalie[white], adrian, nigel, and melanie)

STORY:
the junior graphic show took place and it was great. the whole show, from the set-up to the takedown, was a lot of work - but they payoff was huge. it was great to be in a show with all of my friends, and be surrounded by all of their incredible work.

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WINNER:


STORY:
alan kocarian won the first book from the 'Unicorn Promotes Literacy' program. it was the first of many contests i plan to hold on UNICORN'S FACEBOOK PAGE.

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OPENING BARBEQUE:

(l to r: andrew[off-white] and george[grey])

STORY:
george and i's friend teena invited us out for the OPENING CEREMONY barbecue. the whole thing was a little intro to the lifestyle of summer, and my bones appreciated it. i welcome warm weather and more things like this with open arms.

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BLOWN OUT:

(l to r: justin and emma)

STORY:
the always enjoyable emma had her 22nd birthday over the weekend and all the friends came out to make the occasion. i think i had the best cake i've ever had there, with its strawberries and fluffiness.

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EXTRA:

repairing the CHINGRISH

HAVING DASHES.

EXORCISED:


STORY:
for my alternative materials course, we were asked to do a series of 3 pieces on folklore or ritual. i choose the practice of exorcisms, and will have a greater explanation for these pieces when they are on my WEBSITE soon. i've still got a few finishing touches to put on the pieces, but these are getting close to the finish line.

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MOST OF TWENTY-FOUR:

(l to r: john)

STORY:
i've been fortunate to get some help from people on my HGOSNS project. it is coming along nicely and should be finished completely by next wednesday.

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MOSTLY BLUE TAPE:

(l to r: amy, sean, mary, and paul)

STORY:
setting up the junior graphic show was a solid chunk of day and night, but the end result looked really nice.

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REFLECTION:

(l to r: tiimo, anna, robyn, mary [white], jessica[tan], amy, and rebecca)

STORY:
on the last wot/wow class, we took a moment to reflect on the work of the semester. there were a few projects i was particularly proud of, because they changed how i was able to approach the work as it relates to production and placement. one example can be seen HERE. thanks, JESSICA FLEISCHMANN.

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EXTRA:

MARINA ABRAMOVIC MADE ME CRY; ALSO: NYTIMES ARTICLE on the exhibit and background