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Knit Hoods for Joyce at Art Basel Hong Kong

In 2011, I was commissioned by Joyce, a high end clothing retailer based in Asia, to create a series of work for their growing art collection. They display contemporary artists’ work in a number of...

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Knit Veins: Fiber of Our Being

“…I want to be raw, I want Blood in my work.” -David Wojnarowicz Sometimes you don’t really know what you’re doing until after you’ve already done it. That was the case with my latest piece, Knit...

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The Huffington Post Interview

Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Mark Adnum of the Nightcharm Blog. We had a great convo about lots of different aspects of my work. You can check it out here on The Huffington Post.

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You’re Invited to Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community

The opening for Queer Threads is just around the corner! I’m very excited to have my work included in this incredible group show, showcasing some phenomenal work by queer artists who work with fiber....

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Let’s Meat

Did you know that in one of my previous incarnations in this lifetime, I was a filmmaker? It’s true…I once dreamed of being a big shot Hollywood director, bringing my vision to the silver screen. The...

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“Bodies are wonderful things we should enjoy as long as we have them”

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Visual Aids for their blog. We talked about everything from work, to my upbeat mom, to body positivity. Check out the full interview here:...

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Cunt Envy

I’m excited to share my latest work, “Cunt Envy”, the first in my series of #Tweetables. My #Tweetables are an ongoing series of knit text-panels featuring 140 characters or less. Using the aesthetics...

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LIVE NUDE KNITTING! Come check it out…

Photo by Jeremy Lucido  |  http://www.jeremylucido.com Come see me perform Duality no. 2: Man’s Body/Woman’s Work. The second in my Duality Series on gender, I’ll be knitting myself a fleshy body suit...

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Come see the Knit Skeleton! Sept 13th 4-6pm @ Craft in America Center

  You’re invited! Come see the knit skeleton in person… When: Saturday, September 13th, 4-6pm Where: The Craft in America Center, 8415 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048 What: Body Conscious—a group show...

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Watch BenBot 5000 perform “Lascivious”!

Check out this video of BenBot 5000 performing his hit single “Lascivious”, at Akbar for Planet Queer. It was a gender-bending, raucous, good time! Follow BenBot 5000 on Soundcloud, and download...

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Save the Date – Art Basel Miami

I’m excited to announce I will be performing “Jockstrap”, one of my nude knitting pieces commenting on gender, for the Queer Biennial I at Art Basel Miami 2014. Performances will take place December...

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Knit PrEP

I created this Knit Truvada pill, titled “Knit PrEP”, to raise awareness about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxes), a daily regimen that can greatly reduce a person’s chances of contracting HIV. According...

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Come join us for the unveiling of my newest work at Knit Culture Studio!

I’m very excited to debut Duality #1: Masculine/Feminine, a wearable knit-sculpture that uses texture and color to explore the idea of Gender as a patchwork of expressions and identities. OPENING...

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Duality #1: Masculine/Feminine

Opening Reception Thursday, February 7th, 7-9pm Click here for full details These photos document Duality #1: Masculine/Feminine, a knit piece that serves as a reflection of my views on gender...

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My New Installation at Salem Artworks

I’m getting ready to head to Salem, New York to install a new piece! I’m super excited to be included in the upcoming show Fiber 2 Form, opening June 8th. For this piece, I’ll be covering a 40ft wall...

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Knit Hoods for Joyce at Art Basel Hong Kong

In 2011, I was commissioned by Joyce, a high end clothing retailer based in Asia, to create a series of work for their growing art collection. They display contemporary artists’ work in a number of...

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Knit Veins: Fiber of Our Being

“…I want to be raw, I want Blood in my work.” -David Wojnarowicz Sometimes you don’t really know what you’re doing until after you’ve already done it. That was the case with my latest piece, Knit...

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Jockstrap — Art Basel Miami

I’m excited to announce I will be performing “Jockstrap”, one of my nude knitting pieces commenting on gender, for the Queer Biennial I at Art Basel Miami 2014. Performances will take place December...

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@Rene_Magritte This is not a sweater…but it could be. #KnitWit

“@rene_magritte This is not a sweater…but it could be. #KnitWit” by @Ben_Cuevas, 2015 Knit wool on canvas 24″ x 20″ From the #Tweetables series. Available for purchase through Wallspace LA

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Hey Grrrl, I love how you #werk that #body of theory. #ActivistPickupLines

“Hey Grrrl, I love how you #werk that #body of theory. #ActivistPickupLines” by @Ben_Cuevas, 2015 Knit wool on canvas 24″ x 20″ From the #Tweetables series. Care of Wallspace LA

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