Chrissy Conant [SEP] residence
Chrissy Conant
Chrissy Conant is an American artist who created works such as "Chrissy Caviar" and "Chrissy Skin Rug". Her BioArt works have aroused strong responses and have been a basis for discussions of the body, art, and ethics.
Early life.
Chrissy Conant was born in Hawaii and grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. She currently lives and works in New York City.
Education.
Conant has a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University and a Master of Fine Arts from the School
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"Teddy Chrissy" takes a teddy bear and transforms it into self-protective armor. Conant deconstructed a teddy bear, replacing the fur with stainless steel pins and stuffing the bear with steel wool.
Artworks "Chrissy Homeland Security Blanket".
Conant created the "Chrissy Homeland Security Blanket" in March 2003. Described as a "three-part sculptural project", she incorporated the U.S. Department of Homeland Security terms for levels of threat, "severe," "high," "elevated," "guarded