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My Burden,2026
LACMA ART PARADE
This performance is an homage to Chris Burden. As a young sculptor in Boston I first encountered his work and quickly identified with his sense of humor and his appreciation for executing complex projects that require serious engineering. When I moved to Los Angeles 16 years ago, his work took on new meaning — I could now understand his perspective on, and processing of, the California Condition firsthand.
His 1974 work Trans-Fixed describes for me the consequences of our decision as a culture to marry the automobile as a primary mode of transit — a choice that ripples throughout our infrastructure and communities. I carry and celebrate the burden of his legacy as I try to make my way as an artist in Los Angeles.
Rest in peace #Chrisburden and Congratulations #LACMA on the new wing.
Special thanks to:
Leena Gundapaneni @agoodpanini
Tia Lui @princesstanzy
Soyoung Shin @youngasaurus
@lacma
@jeffreydeitchgallery
@handbuiltcustoms.llc
Photo Credit:
@latimes Ariana Drehsler
Chris burden/Leena Gundapaneni
@aahabu Aaron Burns
@lorenmunkstudio
#transFixed
#myburden
#nickrodrigues
#LACMAartparade