We never got the gig ….
July 8, 87
Dear New Langton Arts,
Frank Moore asked me to write a recommendation for him to you in helping in his selection at N.L.A. It is my pleasure to do so.
I deeply recommend Frank Moore’s work. Why?
- He breaks the current, popular acceptances of time length for performance art.
- Through his encounters, makes the audience, participants realize that touching nonsexually is still taboo in our cool, knowing 1987.
- Puts humour in place of pity for acknowledging his handicap. And that our handicap (The audience’s) is our preconceived notion to the limits of his world.
- His spirit and positiveness of not being a victim to his condition is a precious philosophy to make art by.
After seeing Frank at Franklin Furnace I felt uncomfortable, ill at ease, & oh no, no touchee feelie for me – Wow, I can’t give a complement like that to many artists!
I hope you find a way to present Frank Moore’s work.
Best, Karen Finley