PARTICIPANT INC is proud to present Marja Samsom, Miss Behave, a set of performances and a book launch activating a scripted environment including props, set, photographs, and films. Samsom began casting herself as Miss Behave and Miss Kerr in her performance-based photographs and films in the early ‘70s, producing Super 8 films inspired by illusionist and filmmaker George Melies. Pin-up, housewife, diva – a repertoire of self-objectification provided directorial authority. The ‘Forgotten Actress’ deployed. Polaroids/snapshots served as evidence of a living artform – a life performance, inspired by the art and friendship of Bas Jan Ader. Later in the ‘90s,‘The Dumpling Diva’ appeared when Samsom needed her at The Kitchen Club, as chef/owner and Circus ‘Ringleader,’ crafting the sublimation of sensuality, Dadaist humor into her photographs much like a sculptor uses clay. Miss Behave traces the workings of ephemeral artist as businesswoman and back.

PERFORMANCES:

Wednesday, June 22, 8pm
Thursday, June 23, 8pm

 

BOOK SIGNING:

Diary of a Forgotten Actress

Wednesday, June 29, 7-9pm