Detroit native Robert Mitchell, aka Cyon Flare, moved here from Ann Arbor almost a year ago. He lip-synchs and dances at Circuit and is working with a producer to record original songs. During the day, he assists the staff at a suburban hospice.
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I am wearing, in short, a lamp shade, mirrors, rhinestones, masking tape, duct tape, felt, and a grocery bag. And feathers.
On my head, underneath–it’s the base. Everything I made is from scratch. When I put the plastic bag on my head, I shape it with the tape and I keep doing it continuously so it fits just my head. Actually it’s suctioned to my head. [Leans over.]
Do you dress like this every day?
There’s a street fair for Pride. I wasn’t hired to do anything. I’m just going to be a part of the whole atmosphere. –Irma Nunez
