My thesis El Toro Y Yo works through concepts in re-authorship of identity. The small group of works is about acceptance and the natural process of molting needed for growth to be possible. (Full thesis statement on the last slide) “Trofeo” Oil paint, freshwater pearls on tanned cowhide “Espada” Bone, steel, nail polish “Torero” Oil paint, bull horns, freshwater pearls, brass jewelry on tanned cowhide “Traje de Luces” 6,337 Stainless steel spikes, found motorcycle jacket “Sepultura” Bone, oil paint, acrylic on Mahogany. Score composition by RABIT Boots were custom made by Miguel Jones in Mexico I’m re-documenting this work in a few weeks and I’ll post more detail shots and descriptions on the work and the decisions then! First two shots are by Kelly Quesnel and the performance shot is by Liz Perry!