Dirty Secret
‘Dirty Secret’ was a two part durational performance and installation piece by Brian Andrew Whiteley. Both iterations featured a pre-pepared musical score by Brian Wenner and live tattooing by Jonny Gomez.
‘Dirty Secret Vol. I - The Awakening’
Credits: 2-channel musical score by Brian Wenner
‘Dirty Secret Vol. 1 - The Awakening’ was a 2-hour durational performance and installation piece in collaboration with visual artist and performer Brian Andrew Whiteley. ‘The Awakening’ took place on May 31st, 2019 at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center in New York City.
According to Whiteley, "The Awakening is an on-going installation experience. The installation featured dysmorphic performances by Brian Andrew Whiteley, prepared score by Brian Wenner, and tattooing by Jonny Gomez.”
‘Dirty Secret Vol. II - The Desirable’
Credits: 4-channel surround musical score by Brian Wenner
‘Dirty Secret Vol. II - The Desirable’ was an expansive 3-hr durational performance and installation piece that took place on September 26, 2019 at The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn, New York. The piece was a collaboration with visual artist and performer Brian Andrew Whiteley alongside performers Peter Clough, Jason Derek North and Christopher Stout. ‘Dirty Secret II - The Desirable’ is a continuation and expansion on the performance piece ‘Dirty Secret I - The Awakening’ and featured an updated musical score by Brian Wenner and tattooing by Jonny Gomez.