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Artist Tash Kouri's first encounter with body painting took place at a Dresden Dolls concert. Inspired by the mixture of art and punk rock, Kouri took that experience and fueled her future transformations, utilizing body painting and performance art as a cathartic way to express emotions and vulnerabilities. "Sometimes it's hard to directly communicate your human experience to someone," Kouri says, "and if you can channel that through some other medium, deliver it to another person, it's a great way to connect." Kouri used her 29Rooms residency to give visitors the opportunity to connect in this body-centric way, hoping the resulting out-of-body experience allows them to perceive new realities. "Whenever I paint myself it reveals a completely different side of myself I didn't see before," Kouri says. And it shows — in this video, Kouri's paint turns her into a being from another world. Watch her mesmerizing transformation.

Mermaid Parade + Weird Al = Weird Albacore!!!! Video - Michael Paul Parrella | michaelpaulparrella.com Makeup - Tash Kouri | http://www.tashkouri.com/ Music - "Weird Al" Yankovic - “Dare to be Stupid " | http://weirdal.com/ Location - Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY Occasion: The Mermaid Parade Shoutout to BioGlitz for providing some of the glitter for this shoot! Digging the vibe? Nodding your approval? Dare to challenge Tash to a rap battle of Amish Paradise? Got weasels on your face? Likes/Comments/Shares spike levels of dopamine and increase our chances of being witnessed by Mr. Yankovic. However we’re also available for video production and bodypaint WERK. Hit us up, yo. Operators are standing by.

60 seconds of Tash living out their BeyonSÉA fantasies featuring Full-Body Biodegradable GLITTER! | | | Subscribe and Share with the sparkliest whiz-bang in your mer-pod! | | | Video - Michael Ryterband | michaelryterband.com | @kinglilymusic Bodypaint - Tash Kouri | tashkouri.com | @bodyartbytash Music - King Lily - “Butterflies” | @kinglilymusic Biodegradable Glitter - Gold: Today Glitter | Purple: EcoStardust Location - Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY Occasion: Mermaid Parade 2019 FAQ: -Should I rewatch this with the sound ON? (Duh.) -How long did it take you to apply? (Less than 2 hours.) -How long did it take you to remove? (More than 6 hours.) -Do your roommates hate you? (No, they’re chill.) -Is it biodegradable? (Yes.) -What is your full-body glitter process? (www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEpEGaEFXDk) -Is that Michael on the vocals/cello/viola/drums/leather wallet? (Yes.) -Should I follow @kinglilymusic and @bodyartbytash and become fans of everything they do? (Please!) -Should I tag my friend my friend Rick who thinks playing with glitter is worse than chewing on tin foil? (Why not?) What kinds of videos do you want us to make next? Let us know in the comments below!

Inspired by everything from Gaudi to birthday cake, BodyArt by Tash transforms her human subjects into art.

A behind the scenes look at my 29Rooms residency! Video: Michael Paul Parrella* Bodypaint: A collaboration between artist in residence Tash Kouri* and the guests of 29Rooms Music: Arşivplak - Volga Nehri Models: Allie Mason, Alyosha Samson, David Alari Host: Refinery29 Biodegradable Glitter: EcoStardust * Yo! Hire us for video recording, editing, and/or bodypaint work! In case you haven't noticed, we're pretty darn good at this. http://www.tashkouri.com http://michaelpaulparrella.com/

In today’s video, we document the travels of an R29 superfan on her way to her first ever 29Rooms. This woman was the prize winner of a contest to be flown to New York City, head to Refinery29’s 29Rooms, and even get to become a part of the experiential exhibition. Press play to follow this young woman’s experience at 29Rooms in New York! Click here to shop tickets: https://29roomslosangeles2018tickets.eventbrite.com/?aff=youtube1 ABOUT SERIES Refinery29's Lucie Fink immerses herself in an assortment of unique and intriguing careers for one day at a time. Each opportunity gives viewers a never-before-seen look into these atypical and fascinating jobs from a new hire's POV. ABOUT REFINERY29 Refinery29 is a modern woman's destination for how to live a stylish, well-rounded life. http://refinery29.com/ RELATED CONTENT Why Fake Kylie Jenner Lip Kits Could Be Dangerous https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-VsdEy9IF8 Exploring 29Rooms With Lucie Fink https://youtube.com/watch?v=R9x82ZMJnuM How 29Rooms Merchandise Is Made https://youtube.com/watch?v=Okwxz490404 SEE MORE REFINERY29 VIDEOS http://refinery29.com/video SUBSCRIBE TO REFINERY29 Subscribe to the Refinery29 channel: http://bit.ly/subscribe-to-r29 For the latest trends and videos, visit: http://refinery29.com Like Refinery29 on Facebook: https://facebook.com/refinery29 Follow Refinery29 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/refinery29 Heart Refinery29 on Instagram: https://instagram.com/refinery29/ TALENT Follow Trelissa on Instagram: https://instagram.com/trelissamoses/ Follow 29Rooms on Instagram: https://instagram.com/29rooms/ Follow OnHerTurf on Instagram: https://instagram.com/onherturf/ Follow Unbothered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/r29unbothered/ Follow Refinery29 on Instagram: https://instagram.com/refinery29/

Rudolf Rediscovers the Beatles! LSD in the Eggnog! Santa Makes Time and Space His Bitch! Video: Michael Paul Parrella | Makeup: Tash Kouri | Starring: Tash Kouri, Jenny DelBloque, Renee Tracy | Music: Jon Sayles - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Electric Wizard - Funeralopolis | Special thanks to: Macy's, Guitar Center, Baby Jesus