Performance art is an interesting subject matter. One can make the performance very fun or very boring. My performance piece I created to be performed by 2 others was called the Flaming Flailing Phoenix. What was originally supposed to happen was they were supposed to stand across from each other. Then each took 2 incense sticks and they would light them. Then they would take one in each hand and wave their arms around to create designs with the burning incense sticks. This was to be done until the sticks burned out, or put them out in a cup of water. There was another piece, which was to incorporate incense as well. The piece was called Silent Sitting Senses. It consisted of sitting And watching the incense sticks burn. It would be very Zen like. Linnie Beard created this one. What was interesting by the performers who carried out each of our pieces is they decided to combine the two pieces. This I believe actually enhanced them. The pieces were combined so there were 4 people flailing their arms and sitting in the Safeway parking lot. Being in such a public place also enhanced the experience because it is always fun to see a stranger’s reaction. Mostly they were upset to be bothered by the artists. I guess busy grocery shoppers don’t have much of a sense of humor.