In december of 19 86, your solo performance, the con an state of desire, premiered at the kitchen in new york city. And you wan a bessie award for that work. And you follow that with performing we keep our victims ready, which was influenced by news reports of tuana brawley,. A 15 year old girl who was raped and found smeared with excrement in a garbage bag.
Karen Finley reflects on her legendary performance pieces, censorship and decades of groundbreaking work—and the sheer joy in creating art.