PROUD TIN

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PROUD TIN is an iridescent silver costume that starts at the top of the performer’s head and drapes over the body, stopping above the ankle. There are three large hoops, like hula hoops, horizontally situated in the costume. Spaced apart from top to bottom, the top two hoops are the same size while the bottom hoop is the largest in circumference. With the fabric flowing over these hoops, it gives the costume an A-shape.

Atop the costume is a flat, circular disc that mimics the shape of a sand dollar. Lines start in the middle and extend out to the edge of the disc, creating ridges. This disc is the same material as the costume, with different sheens of colour visible in different lighting.

Protruding from the bottom of the costume are two short and stubby legs, with each leg showing a horizontal ring around it. At the base of one of the legs is a large white starfish with shiny silver dots that cover the surface. At the base of the other leg is a sand dollar-shaped disc in the same shiny grey material as the rest of the costume, giving off a sheen of purple and pink, depending on the light.

Keeping with the sea creature theme of the exhibition, a large, vibrantly coloured starfish is attached off-centre, just above the top hoop. The colour is a mix of fluorescent yellow, pink and orange, with a round hole in the centre, and is worn like a brooch.