God is Glove takes the form of a public grieving and feeding ritual, where beeswax candle forms, bells, crab shells, water chestnuts, and sculptural Seder table objects are paired with food, mirroring some rituals of the Passover seder.

“I believe that processing grief physically is central to being able to access Queer love and joy. God is Glove takes the form of a public grieving and feeding ritual, where beeswax candle forms, bells, crab shells, water chestnuts, and sculptural Seder table objects are paired with food, mirroring some rituals of the Passover seder. Nourishment by candlelight is foregrounded during the evening as performer and audience take turns feeding themselves and wielding objects in observance of public grief and celebration. I see all of my performances as chances to join through food: Some folks cook the meal, some have the menu, and all of the dishes are shared.”

— Gabriel Chalfin-Piney

God Is Glove was performed at Speedwell Contemporary in Portland, ME on October 28, 2022 at 4pm EST. This performance was part of our CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU performance series.