Artist Kristina Wong at Purl

 

Purl is the setting for Assosciated Press reporter Stephanie Hoo's video interview with performance artist Kristina Wong!  We were pleased to host the Los Angeles based artist for a quick interview while she is in New York, participating in the First National Asian American Theater Festival (June 11 - 24).  Tonight is the final performance of her yarn-centric piece, Wong Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, which she describes in the interview. Wong directs physical humor and wit at serious issues that affect women.  You can see Kristina Wong in action in New York this month and throughout the country soon.  There is a schedule of events and more on her website.

Comments

[ina and gumby]

... oh ... just sorry i found this out too late ... glad you hosted the interview though and posted it on the purlbee with links and all so we can see ... happy days ... mille baci ...

[ina and gumby]

... oh ... this would have been a funny show to see ... with so much truth running deeply through it ... how awesome that purl hosted the interview ... just wish i could have gone ... happy days ... mille baci ...

[irina]

This seems so contrary to purl's style
Have not seen the show but hope it does not poke fun of others' struggles, even though it is intended for "awareness"

[purl bee]

Dear Irina, We appreciate your concern! I am quite certain that Kristina Wong's piece is very compassionate and founded on her personal experiences with the material. Thanks for your comment. -- Joelle

[kristina]

Hi Purl!

The AP reporter let me know you add this to your blog! Thanks so much for letting us do the interview at your store and letting me use your swifter. Be assured,that the only person who gets humiliated in my show is me! I will be moving to NY for a few months in 2008 and look forward to getting my knit on with you all again!

love,

kristina wong