"It's bizarre because I got thrown out of every school that I ever went to, practically-except for grade school. So they didn't want me, but it was great that Wesleyan asked to have my film archive."
"My fanbase, if they were the young people, were just my original fanbase, it would be a graveyard. They get younger and younger. That is the only thing you can't buy, is getting the next generation and having it still work for them."
"All the kids that were really on that dance show that I based it on, they're great-great-grandparents now. It just shows that good music and dancing and comedy is timeless."
Having a film archive at a university can change perceptions of an artist's work, as it allows younger generations to study and appreciate it. The artist reflects on their unconventional educational journey and the honor of being recognized by institutions. They express pride in their evolving fanbase, noting that younger audiences continue to engage with their work, demonstrating the timelessness of good music, dance, and comedy. Memes have also played a role in keeping their work relevant among new fans.
Read at Hi-Fructose Magazine - The New Contemporary Art Magazine
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