September 4-October 3 2021
Splitt - The Art of Drag
"Splitt: The Art of Drag" presents the wearable art which helps create Brandt Eisner's drag performance characters
“Lickity Splitt” and “Persnickety Splitt.”
Not just for fun and entertainment, drag challenges the constructs of gender and societal norms. Drag is a political act which reminds us that however we present ourselves to the world it's not always who we are but a role we play.
Made with used masks.
Dress on right: Textile made for me by designer Emilee Boutilier. To make this she crocheted mohair and carbon tape from a pricing machine I used at a shop I worked in. If you were to look at it through the light you would see the code, item and price of the product sold.
Skirt on left: The textile used in this skirt was made by textile designer Emilee Boutilier. Hand dyed and screen printed on cotton.
Made entirely from Doll clothes.
Made with bible pages.
If you haven’t seen the videos of screaming goats on YouTube you’re missing out. Add to that the goats in sweaters my husband and I have seen throughout India, I couldn’t resist.
Mask made with pushpins.
Headpiece used to paint in a live performance. Part of a Heist production for The Halifax Fringe Festival, yes with my head. Also used since for stage performance.
Mask made from Boston chestnut seed pods.
Dress on Left: Textile made by designer Emilee Boutilier. Reclaimed fabric and telephone wire.
Fashion Crime Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography, Model Brandt Eisner
Bubble Bath Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography. Model Brandt Eisner
The Hunt Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography. Model Brandt Eisner
The Clown Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography. Model Brandt Eisner
The Clown Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography. Model Brandt Eisner
The Clown Photo by Brent McCombs - AlterEgo Photography. Model Brandt Eisner
Out For A Stroll Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
Out For A Stroll Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
Out For A Stroll Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
Hangin With The Guys Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner. Skateboarder Joel Martell
The Daily Grind Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
The Daily Grind Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
The Daily Grind Photo by Bruce Bottomley. Model Brandt Eisner
Peek-a-boo Photo by Bruce Bottomley Model Brandt Eisner
Around Town on a Monday Afternoon Photo by Bruce Bottomley Model Brandt Eisner
Around Town on a Monday Afternoon Photo by Bruce Bottomley Model Brandt Eisner
Begging Photo by Tyler Colbourne Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Both models, no not the dog, Brandt Eisner
Cupid Photo by Andrew Quon Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Fashion Plate (Mrs. Edna Campbell-Pratt) Photo by Andrew Quon Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Explorer (Miss Dido Anderson) Photo by Andrew Quon Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Calendar Girl ("Equestrian") Photo by Priscilla Love Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Cartomancer (Madam Sosostris) Photo by Andrew Quon Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Rabbit Training Session Photo by Tyler Colbourne Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Preparatory Sketch for Oil Painting (facsimile, attributed to John Singer Sargent) Photo by Tyler Colbourne Digital Manipulation by Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Break Time (Lumberjack) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Good News (Fortune Teller) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Both models Brandt Eisner
Contemplating Retirement (Clown) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Strings Attached (Puppet Master) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Both models Brandt Eisner
Hunter vs. Hunted (Exterminator) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Barbarians At The Gate (Librarian) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Both models Brandt Eisner
Weather Cancellation (Storm Chaser) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Invasive Species (Biologist) From the series “Odd Jobs”. Collaboration with Susan Malmstrom Model Brandt Eisner
Carol Morrison "Lickity Splitt as Bjork" Oil on Canvas 60" x 40"
Carol Morrison "Lickity Splitt" Oil on Canvas 36" x 24"
Jersey Dress in action at the Annual Halifax Pride Dykes vs Divas Baseball Game, 2013. Photo by Shaun Simpson Photography
Jersey Dress in action at the Annual Halifax Pride Dykes vs Divas Baseball Game, 2013. Photo by Shaun Simpson Photography