MIR2

MIR2 was a multimedia installation and performance team I was a part of in the 2000s, and this specific project was known for its innovative use of art, technology, and collaborative performance. This work drew inspiration from space exploration and was a month-long performance and installation at Smack Mellon Studios in Brooklyn, New York. This project utilized the International Space Station as a model for collaboration, featuring interconnected communication devices, live closed-circuit television monitors, and interactive elements that engaged both performers and visitors.

We received critical acclaim for this work, including a Bessie Award for Performance Installation and New Media. The installation was reviewed by prominent publications such as The New York Times and Artforum, highlighting the impact on the contemporary art scene. Key members of the Mir2 team included Carrie Dashow, who designed the "Ground Control" communication network for the installations, Ward Shelley, known for his large-scale projects that blend sculpture and performance., Matt Bua, whose work encompasses installations, drawings, films, videos, and performance art pieces, and myself, who contributed to the creation of sewn textile elements including the inflatable sculptures and the outer "skin" of the installation.

MIR2's projects exemplified the fusion of art and technology, creating immersive experiences that invited audiences to explore the intersections of human interaction, technological systems, and the vastness of space.