"I do wonder: Why do I make people up?"
Jade gently picks up a pink silicone cake mold shaped like half a brain. Inside is a thin white layer, which Jade carefully scrapes out and collects in a small bottle. Then we turn on the microphone and ask what Jade is doing and why :)
With this audio series, we’d like to introduce you to people you can look up to when it comes to the question: What do you actually do in a playspace? Because playspaces do come with many challenges. How do I connect with people? What should I pack for this? Should I plan something in advance or just see what happens spontaneously?
We’ve been lucky enough to share quite a few enchanting playspaces with Jade, which became so magical precisely because of her. The magic metaphor fits because Jade’s games seem somehow alchemical and occult—when, using pipettes, tears of joy and menstrual blood from fellow players are collected and mixed, sealed in mason jars, and the resulting homunculus can be admired through the growth of the most beautiful mold. And the fact that this isn’t just aesthetic or perverse, but also philosophical—what does it mean when we allow things to get a little moldy in our relationship—is what you’ll discover in this one-hour podcast recommendation:
The Archive – Part I
The Archive – Part II
