Starring ___ as Barbie
2026 - Individual Project
Materials: wood, paint, swing, toilet, shower, door, mail, TV, fridge, flowers, dishes, diary, boombox, jackets, interactive buttons
Dimensions: 30ft x 17ft x 6ft
Invites viewers to inhabit the dollhouse and become performers as “Barbie,” blurring the viewer’s role as simultaneous performer and perceiver
Various interactive elements act as props for performers with which they can change the physical landscape of the dreamhouse, including 3 interactive buttons that change lighting and sound cues for a dance party, paparazzi runway show, and knocking at door
Built in 11 modules assembled in gallery: eight 8ft x 6ft x 3ft modules for main structure and three stair modules (integrated lighting)
Concept Design, 3D Modeling (Rhino), Construction Package (Rhino), Construction, Lighting Design, Set Design, Sound Design, and Poster done individually
Visual Arts Senior Thesis Show displayed at the Lewis Arts Complex, Hurley Gallery, from Feb 23 - March 6. Check out gallery website for more details.
Barbies living in their home together
Sculpture elevation (Revit)
Barbie's playing during lighting change
Sample construction documentation (Rhino)
Perspective render for color testing
L1 Plan with gallery context included (Revit)
Construction process photo
Show Poster (Photoshop)
Poster base photo