Naufus Ramirez-Figueroa
POSSESSION
Original Banana Republic explored the history of North American imperialism in Guatemala through the figure of the United Fruit Company. In the performance I wrapped 100 pounds of bananas around my legs with Saran-wrap until the heavy weight made it almost impossible for me to walk.
Curated by Glenn Alteen, grunt gallery, Vancouver
Photographer: Merle Addison