Thursday, October 27, 2005

Yellow Revolution

Some co-creators of ZoZo. Creator is behind the lens.
The Finale of Edition 1.

ZoZOkit *Edition 1*

Instructions: *6 steps to fulfill a ZoZO*
1.Sew along the edges. (Hand-job preferred)
2.Create a slit and allow space for finger to slip in and move within the opening.
3.Insert anything you desire.
4.Stuff through and between the entrance with the help of a finger or two.
5.When ZoZo is fully pumped up, hold lips together tightly to encompass the stuff inside.
6.Stitch well.

Caution: Due to the delicate nature of ZoZo’s foreskin, be careful not to get it wet!

Mr. Tang Da Wu (the lecturer) received two ZoZOkits.

What is ZoZo?


Alright. He looks like a chick. But really, the name 'ZoZO' means 'little bird or little penis' in Creole (inspired by my boyfriend, d. aka mauritian indian). And little penis in Chinese is 'Xiao Ji Ji' or 'little chicken'. Therefore, it is pretty obvious why ZoZO looks like a chick...

The latest edition of ZoZO is silkscreened on quilt lining, with special appearance of ZoZo-ette.

Yes Yes, ZoZo-ette is the feminine version and female chickens do not have crowns...Well, never mind that, I love it. She is pretty, don't you think?

How to Join In.

  • Request for your very own ZoZOkit (on one condition: All recipients/co-creators must submit a digital image of their creations via email in exchange.)
  • Each entry could include some descriptions such as: name of ZoZO, your process in making ZoZO, characteristics of your ZoZO...etc. (allow that creativity to flow...:)

  • All submissions will be posted on ZoZO exhibition.
  • Creator still reserves the rights to be sole creator.
  • All participations and contributions are welcome...Have fun...:)

Disclaimer: ZoZOs and ZoZo-ettes will be sent in random. Unless it is a must to indicate, let's preserve the surprise element...:)

How it started.

It started with my desire to create a 'ragdollkit'
as an ode to my elephant-less elephant cushion of my childhood.

Then, I was inspired by a CNA programme on the Art of Tea. The bird above is stuffed with dried tea leaves; also functions as a shoe-odour-eliminator.

I needed an image and this is what happened: Sketch of ZoZO: the first, the original.


The first attempts at printing were horrible. Eventually, things got better after some practices. Above is the first go at printing ZoZO on cloth. Not too bad after all...:)