To Orbit Narcissus (Periapsis)

2025

30 minute performance

José Esteban Muñoz describes Narcissus’ story as a Queer rejection of “normal love that keeps a repressive social order in place”. Drawing from this idea, this To Orbit Narcissus (periapsis) embraces the character of Narcissus as an effigy for self love. Using mirrors and movements in conversation with Ryan Van Der Hout’s To Reflect Everything, PhaeMonae, Montré, and Jaybella Banks respond to prompts provided by gino romero and interprets the story of Narcissus through a Queer lens.

Performed for the Atlanta Art Fair

Sound engineer: Tara Britt

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