The Margins Are For Us!
The Margins Are For Us!
Welcome to the Party.
Allie Bickett Entering The Margins, 2021
Tiarra Simpson Holding Space, 2021
Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong At The Margins, 2021
Swariah Rehman Says Hi, 2021
James Blum is Offering You A Drink, 2021
Johnathan Briar Sees Some Tinsel, 2021
Carter Sturgeon is ROLLING, 2021
Taaj Richardson Holding Space, 2021
Abena Acheampong Holding Space, 2021
Swariah Rehman Holding Space, 2021
James Blum Holding Space, 2021
Sam Jayne is Feeling Himself, 2021
Abena Acheampong is Looking At You, 2021
Tiarra Simpson is Dreaming of The Margins, 2021
Allie Bickett Holding Space, 2021
Sam Jayne Holding Space, 2021
Carter Sturgeon Holding Space, 2021
Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong Holding Space, 2021
Party In The Margins: 100% Pure Love (Thanks Gloria), 2021
Strobing Imagery at Its finest.
The Graphics Interchange Format, or GIF was created for animations in the late 1980s. In The Margins, GIFs are used to bring the party to life in a new way. Using these moving images to illustrate the rhythm, freedom, and ecstasy that can be found in this mystical space. Partygoers are also able to interact safely through these animated GIFs, creating the sense of community that was unachievable physically due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Watch the encompassing reel below.
The Installation.
Entrance
The Margins Walkway
Barrier Detail
Portraits
Good Vibes/TV
The Margins
Clavel (Spill)
AfroDelicacy (Bloom)
Lanterns
Hand-Printed Streamers Detail
Attention (Print Wall)
The Boundless Playlist.
One of the five senses, Sound is a core aspect of Macon’s practice. The soundtrack for this installation was curated with The Margins in mind, featuring only artists that embrace their marginalization. With a spotlight on artists of color, queer acts, and music of different languages and cultures, the sounds of this safe space become an active part of the installation. No straight white men allowed. Sorry, Ed Sheeran.
Party In The Margins: Good Vibes (Haze), 2021.
