JIMMY (2015)

A series of performances as a male urban archetype named JIMMY. There are variations to the name, body language, and style of clothing. Although his personal agency remains forever in stasis across "Jimmy's" His signifier is a backpack, an accessory that denotes a transient relationship in himself and with his surroundings. The back pack is also symbol of the myth, a myth drawn from a point constellation known as the "Jansport"

Full Description

This part section of the JIMMY series consists of

  • Single Channel Surveillance Videos of long durational performances as a JIMMY within areas of Los Angeles.

There are 9 mythical variations of a JIMMY.

Work metadata

  • Year Created: 2015
  • Submitted to ArtBase: Monday May 11th, 2015
  • Original Url: http://youtu.be/JS0LjOyOLy4
  • Work Credits:
    • Oscar David Alvarez, Performer
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Artist Statement

ALWAYS UR JIMMY

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