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Modern Art Monday Presents: Because Every Hair is Different By Marlene Haring

because every hair is different photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

In Because Every Hair is Different (2005), Marlene Haring explores hair as a physical marker of femininity and desirability. Embodying the notion that long, fine blonde hair is the quintessence of Eurocentric (or white supremacist) feminine beauty standards to its extreme, Haring transforms herself into a surrealistic figure covered in flowing extensions. The abundant hair not only obscures the sitter, but also alludes to the continual investment of time and money to haircare and appearanceĀ  demanded by popular beauty standards.

Photographed in The Brooklyn Museum

Video Clip of The Week: The One and Only PPL MVR, “People Mover”

If there is one thing I really love, it’s a song that reminds me of Tim Curry’s cover of “Brontosaurus”, originally by The Move. Therefore, it is impossible for me to not to dig this crazy clip, “People Mover” by a trio of rock dudes dressed like Big Foot, or something, whatever . And there is no denying that The People Mover, an awesome ride at Disneyland, figures heavily into the song’s lyrics: “Stand to the right / walk to the left / when you get off / better watch your step.” So, win-win!

“People Mover” delivers four-on-the-floor kick-assedness that rocks hard enough to crack a skull, and it holds up well even without the trippy video. I could live without the auto-tuned vocals, but I accept that use of this horrorshow of modern recording techniques is what attracts the youngsters. So, maybe it was a major label compromise, you know: “If you must dress like the Yeti, we insist you auto-tune your vocals, for the Kids.” (Me: Fuck the Kids.)

Sign up for PPL MVR‘s mailing list (painless) at This Link and get a free download of the song! See them live at the Echoplex in Los Angeles tomorrow — November 10th, 2104! Enjoy!

PPL MVR

Bethany Marchman’s Bless Your Heart at Bold Hype Gallery

Porky By Bethany Marchman Photo By Gail
Porky (All Photos By Gail)

Here at the Worley Gig, we are especially fond of the contemporary art that embraces both the dark and the darkly humorous. Perhaps this is the reason we are really digging the latest exhibit over at Bold Hype Gallery: Bethany Marchman’s Bless Your Heart. According to Marchman’s bio, the artist aims ā€œto create parallels between innocence and influence / history and popular culture. [Her] paintings are reflections of the awkward changes we experience as individuals and as a society, while questioning whether or not growth is synonymous with improvement.ā€ Interesting! Continue reading Bethany Marchman’s Bless Your Heart at Bold Hype Gallery