Kevin Carpet, a street performance artist in New York, has evoked mixed reactions by lying wrapped in carpet in public spaces, encouraging pedestrians to step on him. His unconventional art has raised ethical concerns regarding consent, especially since most people are unaware they are walking on a person. A recent viral TikTok video of his performance emphasizes the alarming nature of this act, with some viewers labeling it as perverted. Nevertheless, Kevin has garnered a cult-like following, suggesting a complex relationship between public performance, consent, and art in urban settings.
"What I don't love about this is that it's not consensual at all because nobody knows there's a person in there," she states in the TikTok video.
"There's a person in there," she says. "Is it like an art thing?" one man asks. "No, they just like to be in carpets and not tell people about it," she replies.
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