Cornelius / OX

Cornelius has 15 years of training and experience in performance. The bulk of their education has centered on physical techniques in performance. Utilizing their training, Cornelius creates performance that rides the tension between artifice/construct and vulnerability/authenticity. By combining strong images, physical movements/execution, vibrant emotional energetic and spiritual work Cornelius manipulates audiences while betraying the manipulation, which allows for a deeper connection and joint journey. Cornelius’ work shines when taken out of traditional performance contexts. At May Day 2010 they and Maryam Rostami created a drag queen peepshow installation, which was then curated into YBCA’s big idea night in 2011. Their method go-go installations at Qbar on Wednesday nights have drawn attention and notoriety to the artist.