The Myth of Sissypuss

2023

Live performance, queen-sized bed frame, chest harness, shorts, socks

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The Myth of Sissypuss sees Siew circle the perimeter of the courtyard with a stoic expression; holding up a fluorescent queen-sized bed frame, while dressed in similarly coloured gear. As time passes, he gradually crumples in exhaustion.

Drawing from lived experience, Siew addresses the various ways queer men may "compensate" for their supposed sexual deviance through hetero-capitalist signifiers of success — even at the expense of their physical and mental well-being.

Performed live for One Night Only 2023: Deciphering Realms over at LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore; in conjunction with my video performance [what could it look like to disappear?] (2023).

Photo documentation by Luther Lau Der Ern, made for hire by artist.