Abstracts in narrative order
Noun: Let Go
Part 1. Untitled_
W/S 2017
Iphone 5s photography, VSCO, writing, Ebay
Brooklyn, NY
(things)
Ebay repurposed as an interactive digital exhibition for photography and storytelling. 60 lots of clothing and accessories (approximately 110 items total) were posted for sale as a personal sacrifice to the internet gods. Ten years of fashion and mental burden released in exchange for clarity and a bountiful next decade. Duration of auction signified public opening and closing of exhibition. Mediums of choice were used to earmark Untitled_ within the selfie-culture era. Photos from unsold lots were posted on a separate digital platform (without conceptual writing). The equivalent of 8 garbage bags were donated to a women’s shelter in Brooklyn.
Due to the live performance nature of Untitled_, screenshot viewings of the full series are currently only available by special request.
Part 2. Reread
F/W 2017
black fabrics, 35mm film photography, performance, writing
Peckham Library, London, UK
(people)
One time performance at public library. Each person’s ritual began with ujjayi breathing and a farewell monologue. Prayers for peace. Aaction of wrapping signified mourning; closure. Each book was then unwrapped like a present symbolizing gratitude, knowledge received, new beginnings and placed back on the shelf for someone else.
Did you know photos are not allowed in London public libraries? Special thank you to Sangeeta, Natreema, Ali & Kenny
Interactive Intermission
Ongoing global participatory piece
kraft paper posters, locally sourced fabric, various recording devices
Part 3. Las Histoire Sanctorium
F/W 2017
(places)
Site-specific AR/VR exhibition proposal with spatial design inspired by cathedral floor plans and Broadway lights. Las Histoire Sanctorium demolishes personal attachments to geography-physical locations, channelling yearning into means for personal inspiration. This concept travels cities, designed specific to each library. Las Histoire Sanctorium brings awareness to public libraries by creating an unforgettable spiritual experience designed to reintroduce individuals to their local sanctuary. A holy house to one of human’s most valuable assets–knowledge.
Includes voluntary participation inviting the audience to share a tangible moment with books, mimicking the wrapping/unwrapping ritual from Noun Part 1. Combination of French and English used in title nods to the two significant cities in Noun Part 2, Paris and London.
Spliff Notes from an Aquarius Angel
2017 - In progress
book page scans, product design, writing
A is for Allegory & Alliteration
G is for Grandma in Garden
2018
할머니, 35mm film photography (2013), altered found images, writing
Short series juxtaposing lowbrow photography and highbrow architecture. Digital murals of peace, love, happiness, family.
L is for Lavender 레시피즈
2017 - In progress
35mm photos (2013), recipe development
Lavender 레시피즈 (recipes) is an intermediate level cookbook designed with alternative ways to use the same key ingredients. Perfect for single household chefs who want to be experimental but not excessive. Lavender itself is usually an ingredient that ends up sitting on the shelf after one-time use. Select recipes were co-developed with Flower Fairy.
P is for Phoebe Phalange
2017 - First draft
1m 22s
Song: Us by Chris McCleney
Second draft in progress
Repurposed silent videos for identity research and revelations. Conversation starters for a very narrow target audience with common cultural interests.
Realest Photo-Ethnography of Culture with Ennis Chung like tennis 2nd Edition
Open Digital Thesis
A Thesis for American Hip-Hop/Black Magic Feat.
Sebastian Mikael, NickyChulo, Hindz, Cbass, Jackie Chain, Mike Reesé, DJ Osh Kosh, Chuck Inglish, Meko Yohannes, Dr. Dax, Ethereal, Speakerfoxxx, Ashley Outrageous, Jonas Leon, Mr. DJ, Ellie Sweetz, Chike, Henny, Jace, Bosco, Audra The Rapper, Jae DeSouza, Ohhdee, Mario Kristian, Justin Lehmann, Stephen Malbon, Idris Abdul Wahid, Spanto, Gianni Lee & Ibra
Duration: October 6, 2015 - January 2020
Key Words: 35mm photography, ethnography, american hip-hop, black culture, participatory art, energy, self-love, identity, branding, media
Themes: anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, meta-physics, fine art, design
Half introspective, half anthropological, Realest is an independent thesis concluding ten years of Ennis' youth, discovery, life. Volume I features 30 participants chosen for their knowledge/contributions to American Hip-Hop/Black Culture, photo-documented for an average 24 consecutive hours. Priority was given to professionals considered to work behind the scenes. Moments including eating homemade chilli with Dr. Dax and Mr. DJ in Stankonia Studios, drugs, cops, Ikea, lots of grocery shopping, etc. Research results are published in digital and physical formats with application-specific design & content. Digital includes more video installations and external links. Physical includes limited edition coffee table books and participatory sculptures. All are necessary to experience the Realest perspective.
2nd Edition Digital
View all images full screen, additional video content and more.
2nd Edition Print
Published January 2020
7.125" x 9.5" x 0.6"
(18.1 x 24.13 x 1.52 cm)
218 pages
Limited run of 50
Soft cover, White on white ink
$300 USD
2 Overdue Sculptures Just For Us
January 2020
Two-piece participatory mixed media sculpture set
$10,000 USD
Me
Dried flowers, lavender wax, glass bottles, clay plate, Realest Vol 1.1 First Edition books, Ennis' hair, paint, epoxy adhesive, Korean ornamental snack box lid
Height 25.5" x Diameter 14.5"
(64.77 x 36.83 cm)
You
One of one hand made Realest 2nd Edition encased in glass, paint, epoxy adhesive
Length 18.5" x Width 15" x Height 8.25"
(47 x 38.1 x 20.96 cm)
Books, Coffee, Feet, Flower, Food, This Community Is For You Dave Dissertation
Referred to as Dave for short, this dissertation builds from conclusive learnings of the Realest thesis. Ennis embarks on a second journey that parallels internal and external discovery. Her first motive was to find a way to convert personal sexual energy into means of genuine connection with others–celibate. With Dave by her side, she birthed an alter-ego named 🎾ㅃ (tennisballbb). 🎾ㅃ is a spicy digital dominatrix who loves leaning into discomfort. She produces various mixed-media works to grow, such as Feet Fucking Food and Sensory Sculptures. 🎾ㅃ embodies characteristics Ennis works to merge back into her primary ego. Ennis also incorporates this "process of self through BDSM/fine art” into her women’s life coaching practice. At its highest level, Dave serves like a funhouse mirror to the landscape of modern art/sexuality, further twisting ideas whilst revealing concepts of self-induced boundaries. Subsequently, Dave becomes a conversation about the nature of duality.
Dedicated to Mr. Dave Chappelle for mutual adornment towards books, coffee, feet, flower & food–ie Ennis’ 5 Personal Elements of Connection.
Official Dave content has zero visual phallic/yonic content though it is discussed heavily in speech and writing.
Duration: Mid 2017 - 2022
Key Words: BDSM, books, boundaries, branding, coffee, comedy, community building, consent, feet, fetish, flower, food, mental health, patronage, pay-per-play, performance, porn, sapiosexual, self-love, sexuality
Themes: art & commerce, communication, education, philosophy, psychology, spirituality
3 USB 3.0s
2020 (in progress)
3 USB 3.0s, digital images, Hubba Bubba tape gum, assorted gumballs, stickers, paint, epoxy resin
Loaded with thousands of photos and videos. Starts with infamous tennisball ankle tattoo of 2017.
Dumpster Diving
2018
co-direction Flower Fairy
35mm film
Oakland, CA – USA
Feet Fucking Food
Improv based performance series released in full seasons. Episodes are inspired by foodgasms, music, art, whatever turns 🎾ㅃ (tennisballbb) on. A character of duality, she loves dirty puns and advocates abstinence for mental/spiritual cleansing.
Viewers are recommended to binge watch. Episodes are complete with guest star appearances, directors, chefs, commercials and other television vernacular. Ennis writes accompanying captions that range from poetry to reviewing 🎾ㅃ’s growth as a #foodpornstar. She is identifiable by the version 1.0 tennis ball emoji tattooed on her inner right ankle.
Season One
12 Videos
Originally aired 2017-2018 as "Food & Feet"
Re-released April 2019 as "Feet Fucking Food"
Videos kept under 1 minute for Instagram feed. Food & Feet was broadcasted per episode to make room for audience interaction by monitoring comments and absorbing suggestions. 🎾ㅃ was discovering angles, lighting, timing when editing. Later in the season she began collaborating with guest participants. The series was renamed Feet Fucking Food and released with Season Two in 2019.
Season Two
13 Videos
April 2019
Video format changed to vertical orientation and longer durations (up to 30 minutes) for uploading on Instagram TV. Sponsored commercials added. Title graphics updated. 🎾ㅃ tries ASMR, speaking instead of using music and live streaming. Her personality is shown more through commentary.
Season Three
12 Videos
February 3, 2020
Transition off Instagram onto Youtube. 🎾ㅃ begins to find her worshippers. Videos become significantly longer, spanning from 10 minutes to 3 hours. More live streams, collaborations, fancier productions. This season started accompanying sculpture series, Sensory Sculptures.
The Movie
In production
Expected 2022
🎾ㅃ graduates to the big screen, continuing to learn about soft crushing. Documentary meets comedy musical with original soundtrack. She continues collaborating, now more on the music side with producers, songwriters, etc. Directing a feature length film, completely remote.
Rent or buy the raw footage from Feet Fucking Food. Watch without musical soundtracks for a heavenly ASMR experience. View from multiple camera angles. Go behind the scenes and preview Season Four before official release.
Glory Holes VR Architecture Installation
April 2021
@ leedeli.me / pweave lounge
Glory Holes Installation
Assistant Director: Hanatomiy
Architecture Foundation: Rebl
Roses: Mike Reesé
Film
🎾ㅃ: Ennis (정으)ᆫ선
Recipe: Chef David Gunawan
Film Location: Ubuntu Cnteen
Videography: Hindzsight
Music: Daniel Joseph Garcia
Additional
Special Thank you: Jennifer English
Special Thank you: Eric Spivak (Ur Conduit)
Going Through Glory NFT
Official Glory Holes invitation minted as NFT on foundation.app (under pink super full moon) to commemorate project & thank all collaborators.
Every 0.5 ETH = additional 1 month Glory Holes installation stays open to public after July 15, 2021.
First collector unlocks extended version video playing inside for all.
Reserve Price: 1.69 ETH
Still-Lifes with Flower Fairy
2018
co-direction Flower Fairy
35mm film, found materials, hand-made soap, socks
Oakland, CA – USA
Sensory Sculptures
January 2020
site-specific 5 part mixed media set
Vancouver, BC – Canada
First feet, now 🎾ㅃ gets her hands dirty making interactive sculptures to awaken sight, smell, sound and touch. Three sculptures incorporate materials used in FFF, thus have QR codes that link to the appropriate video. 🎾ㅃ continues to express her journey of identity, communication and upcycling sentimental goods.
Foreplay Discretion
repurposed Korean calligraphy screen, paint, dried flowers, lollipops, ribbon, various adhesives, epoxy resin
Height up to top bow: 65" x Length: 18.5" x Width: 5"
(165.1 x 46.99 x 12.7 cm)
Site-Specific Stinky
artificial flowers, dried eucalyptus garlands, perfume, marijuana roaches, brick, paint, paint bucket, brass & metal cutlery, duct tape, geodes, various adhesives, glass, brass coated side table with marble base, jewelry, leather, yarn, wire, epoxy resin
Height: 59" (149.86 cm)
Total Diameter 36" (91.44 cm)
Long Satisfaction
brass coated plate, lightly worn sock, tennis ball, paint, metal wires, neoprene, worn shoe, paper, epoxy resin
Body:
Height 48" x Total Diameter 18"
(121.92 x 45.72 cm)
Bow:
Height 14.75" x Total Diameter 2.5"
(37.47 x 6.35 cm)
Sticky Poetry
wood base, large pink Peep marshmallow, tennis racket, duct tape, polyurethane varnish
35" x 18" x 2.25"
(88.9 x 45.72 x 5.72 cm)
Patient Pussy Candy
fish tank, classic Chinese guava flavor candy and wrappers, silk slip, wax, paint, epoxy resin, paper
Length 48" x Width 12.75" x Height 20.75"
(121.92 x 32.39 x 52.71 cm)
Tennisballbb Tour
2021 - Ongoing
with collaborators
assets event specific
Various Locations Online and Off
Lee Deli:
Self-love as the epicenter to a harmonious global community
DURATION Q3 2017-2027
KEY WORDS
museum, personal branding, community, franchise, holistic, innovation, organization, process, self-actualization, self-love, sexuality, contemporary, comedy
THEMES
architecture, art & commerce, branding, business, communication, design, education, marketing, philanthropy, philosophy, psychology
Lee Deli merges the process of self-love (individual) and branding (business) into a personal brand franchise (self-actualization). Everything is published as real-time as possible including websites mid-coding to showcase process. Naturally Realest thesis and Dave dissertation overflow into Lee Deli veins.
Lee Deli is a living brand producing amusement for adults. All products / services / experiences are rooted in self-love and can be physical / digital.
3 pillars: art, design and education.
5 verticals: books, coffee, feet, flower, food.
Outputs examine the current and future landscape of lifestyle branding, challenging users to consider intrinsically when defining sustainability / success.
www.leedeli.me
Website architecture mimics multi-story building. Each floor is a micro-site. Includes Ennis' personal artworks as well as outside curations.
Version 3.0 Specific Updates:
Entire Site
Now fully PC compatible! Many new floors installed. The Marketplace is an early crowd favorite.
PWEAVE LOUNGE: Section 01. Glory Holes
Hilarious VR installation and behind the scenes footage of @tennisballbb & Chef David Gunawan. Unlock more with NFT. As seen in April 2021 issue of Food & Beverage Magazine.
Photo by Driely S. from "Capitalism Is The Virus"
The Yellowprint
A guide for personal (inner engineering) and professional (brand) development, in tandem. Yellowprint uses Lee Deli / Ennis as the primary identity to deconstruct for example purposes.
Currently transfering from google docs to Miro. Last updated Dec 2020.
