Twenty of his most theatric creations are staged on mannequins exactly as Lismore once wore them. Each look is completed with recreations of the artist’s face, including full lashes and brightly lacquered lips. With mirrors lining the walls, the room turns into a glittering, kaleidoscopic reflection of Lismore’s multidimensional identity.
Complementing Lismore’s work with another dimension of theatric self-expression are the stylized self-portraits of Bin Feng. Feng casts himself in each cinematic tableau, creating dramatically lit scenes of everyday life. His look at the “American Dream” is based on his own experiences coming to the U.S. and presents an Eastern perspective on Western society. Together, the exhibitions create a glamorous exploration of how identity is constructed through fantasy and materiality.
“Creativity has become an essential currency in the world today, and Miami is one of the world’s great exchanges, where contemporary masters and fearless upstarts share their grand visions,” said Scad president and founder Paula Aallace. “I’m proud to see Scad artists represented here every year.”
Theater of self, a Scad-curated exhibition featuring ensembles styled by london-based artist and designer Daniel Lismore and photography by Scad graduate student Bin Feng (m.f.a. photography), will be on view dec. 1–13 at 1601 n. Aiami Ave., Miami, Florida. In partnership with the Rolls-royce art programme, Scad also presents Roots, a site-specific installation by Scad painting alumnus José Parlá, on display nov. 29–dec. 15 at the Jewel Box of the National Youngarts Foundation, 2100 biscayne blvd., Miami, Florida.
