Why conform or nonconform?
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Performance Art; To me is a term loosely used to refer to an 'event' which engages an audience (wether deliberate or not), by using this definition it could be argued that a person calling to another across a busy street, could also be called "Performance Art"?
There is a subtle difference my performance takes here? That is, I am not interested in an audience response to my performance. This is an internal process where I attempt to totally distract my self from being self-conscious, while altering my physical appearance by break clothing conventions or taboos. If any one would like to know more or debate the value to me? Or an audience? As a consequence of my performance, do contact me.
Why create Performance Art? Am of the feeling that, if you fit the very narrow range of criterion that first world society deems as desirable in a person, then the process of conforming may be very rewarding in material and emotional terms.
Alas that was not the case for me, for much of my child hood trying to fit into any social group was usually stressful & only tolerable at best…….. most days I experienced anxiety relating to interactions with others etc., Performance is a great way to experience ones own boundaries & make some sense of the social rules.
I have set up this web site as a contact point on the web for people, who would like to examine their relationship to "social norms" in some type of constructive (not necessarily limited) way??
G'day, my name is Allan Ladd,
I live near Lismore in a small hamlet called Booyong in northern NSW Australia.
This web site is not a money making exercise.
I currently like challenging my emotional boundaries (psychological boundaries), by wearing usually taboo costume for men in public & continually reminding myself that as I can not see myself, so why buy into what other people are experiencing (initially easier said than done).
I like having fun, meeting like-minded or even more adventurous people than my self, am very comfortable in most places & like to laugh......
example of possible outcome of this web site could be; regular gathering for discussion &/or organize events like a fancy-dress street café crawl, beach party, etc., what do you feel about this?
(People do not have to wear fancy dress, unless they would like to challenge their own emotional boundaries... just being around others in costume may be confronting enough).
This site does not endorse confrontational anti-conformist or rebellious attitudes, though if a person wishes to explore a legal costume fantasies, legal taboo, etc., I am happy to discuss & explore these subjects with as open a mind as possible. (Am unlikely to place a judgement on any one or break their trust in me, as a consequence of discussions we may have).
The process I am interested in, is to reduce the number of my emotional boundaries, by desensitizing myself to the need to fit in to a limited social dress code, hence increase my confidence, self esteem .
From experience, have found that my mind is unable to hold two strong trains of thought at the same time, i.e. if I am wearing costume & feeling self-conscious, while holding conversation with a friend on a subject of particular interest to both of us, my mind will let go of the emotional charge of the least conscious set of thoughts. by this I find myself loosing the feeling of being self-conscious quickly during a discussion.
Would like to see an open discussion on any subject, which the bulk of the participants feel comfortable to discuss, while enjoying some novel surroundings like a public street cafe etc.,.
Being socially acceptable is not important for me to enjoy life (I am not implying a lack of sensitivity or responsibility), how do you feel about that?
The concept of Conformity vs. nonconformity for me is a huge (very big) area of being human. I choose to take on a specific area of nonconformity such as questioning "dress code"?
If you find this set of boundaries limiting & would like to meet other people of a similar attitude?.............
Email me ant_52@westnet.com.au