The Nipple Project
performance 1997-1999
In 1996, after being diagnosed with breast cancer,
in multiple areas of both breasts, I had a masectomy.
This project, related to my reconstruction started as a mail-in card(mail art),
then as a website (1997). These images are from the existing website, which is still
online, but the Flash technology that was used for the Nipple Library has been retired,
I am hoping to reconstruct the Library soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nipple Notes:The Nipple Project was netcast live by Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc. on June 4, 1999. I decided to select three nipple designs rather than one, thinking that it would be better to have a couple of alternates to choose from in the event that my first choice proved to be unfeasable (because of existing scarring or complexity of color or design.) I found all three attractive and designs I could happily live with, they were: the snowflake, submitted anonymously; the design by Juliette Goodwin, and the peppermint twist by Angela Guarda. Now I had to choose the final design which would actually be used. In keeping with the idea that one’s physical endowment at birth is beyond one’s control, I felt that the process of selection would be refined by adding an element of randomness. I then held a drawing to choose between the three designs. The luck of the draw was the peppermint candy nipple. I am now making arrangements to have the nipple tattooed. If this design is not possible I will close my eyes and pick another.
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