Roll Out Ol’ Cab

Performance

45 mins

Performer: Da Ron Vinson

Performer: von curtis

Photo documentation: Jahleesa Escobar


Premiered, May 2024 at Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, CA
Vinson with the help the artist von curtis presented a reimagining of the Tar Baby and Br'er Rabbit tale. Set against a modified American flag, the performance blended silent theater, live audio mixing, and dance. It culminated in Vinson crawling across campus to a fashion show runway, while a banner about freedom was displayed.

Left to Right. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches.

Left to Right. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches. Answer me…Look me in the eyes and answer me, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper. Why are you so defensive?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color

Left to Right. Grotesque, 2024 Cloth American Flag 360 x 720 inches. Answer me…Look me in the eyes and answer me, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper. Why are you so defensive?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper.

Left to Right. Answer me…Look me in the eyes and answer me, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 143 inches. Why are you so defensive?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper.

Left to Right. Answer me…Look me in the eyes and answer me, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 143 inches. Why are you so defensive?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Fruit Stickers, Color Pencil on Paper.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches.

Left to Right. How many of YOU do YOU see, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 48 x 50 inches. Is the mule useful?, 2024 Gouache, Acrylic, Color Pencil on Paper 22 x 31 inches.