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Asscent of the Divine Ass
Asscent of the Divine Ass is a multi-sensory and interactive installation that satirizes the absurdity of body shame. Through touch, scent, light, sound, and performance, it transforms literal ass worship into sacred ritual. Modeled after Japanese Shinto architecture and adorned with church prayer candles, the shrine blends spiritual aesthetics from East and West into a playful site of irreverent reverence.
At the heart of this fusion is its centerpiece: a molded cast of the artist’s own ass, enshrined as a sacred and satirical icon. Daily meditation sessions are held at the shrine and open to all, inviting participants into moments of peace and release.
More than a feel-good “love yourself” moment, The Asscent asks participants to shed the weight of self-hatred and laugh while doing it. It’s a celebration of the body, of femininity, and of the cosmic joke of shame itself.