BE ME will allow a participating viewer to animate the facial expressions of a projected video image of my face and allow the viewer to speak for me. My projected image will mimic the facial expressions of the viewer and the voice of this individual will be heard and seen has coming from my lips. As the selected viewer pauses the projected image will mimic the facial expressions and repeat back the last voice segment thus giving the impression that the viewer is speaking for me. For other visitors in the room the experience will be akin to hearing a conversation. The character of the projected image will be dictated by the facial expressions and the dialogue of the viewer. I foresee my image taking on as many characteristics and personalities as there are participants.

BE ME represents my on-going interest with interactively in the visual arts. I am interested in extending the parameters of the visual art experience by presenting the viewer with situations where a decision to participate is required of the viewing public. I have focused on creating works that seek to have the viewer respond in an intelligent and thoughtful manner. Issues of identity, trust and control are raised yet always with a humorous twist. BE ME taps into a shared fantasy. We all want to be someone else - here is that opportunity.