Hands On

Linus Gelber

Malcolm the Molecule is a regular member of the Groovehoops ensemble, as well as a frequent guest at Miss Saturn's burlesque shows. He is a truly amazing performer, and he does things with a hula hoop that leave the rest of the community catching up. He's also a painter, and painting his face and body is a new line of fusion he's been thinking about lately.

He's one of the wandering performers tonight at a Red Bull celebration of art, dance, and culture. Their Ascension '06 party at the Brooklyn Sugar Factory in Williamsburg is a randomy night of discovery, art, good fun, and provocation in music, fashion, dance, underground culture, and just plain glorious oddness.

This is Ascension's first time in New York City. I first ran across Red Bull's rambling mysterious brand of party-time in Austin this year, when I became a great fan of the Red Bull Safe House. In fact, a couple of pieces from down there appear up here in Williamsburg.

Early in the evening there's a cheese-and-veggies spread for the kick-off party. I wander by with camera in hand; Malcolm obliges. I'm here shooting tonight with New York Cool.

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