New York City

New York City is symbolic of opportunity. For Giselle, Jackie, and Ellen, moving to New York offers them the ability to establish themselves as artists and individuals. The city's vibrancy and energy fuels their personal vocational endeavors and fosters their communal spheres.

Mall Piece

Giselle's Mall Piece is symbolic of identity. Mall Piece is the first performance piece Giselle completes that grants her a sense of artistic worth. This is why she is so discouraged when the piece does not get the reception that she wants. The piece is an extension of herself and a raw expression of who she is becoming.

Memory Piece

Memory Piece is symbolic of memory and the past. Through Memory Piece, Giselle reengages with her former life, by recording her memories for an entire year. She destroys the documentation of these memories at the end of the piece, thus...