DonJonVonavich H.R.H. KING of MO
curriculum vitae absurdum
Eccentric Publisher, Moloch the Plutocracy
Founded in 2004 by DonJon, Moloch the Plutocracy is the leading political pamphlet promoting Molocratic governance. The pamphlet has been marred by unending scandal due to DonJon's eccentric lifestyle, nonetheless, it has succeeded in it's goal of non-profitability.
Vicar of Vice, Holy Rolling Church of Fools
Elected to the Papacy of the Holy Rolling Church of Fools in 2007 taking the name Apathetic I, DonJon is the Head of the Sovereign State of Foolery. Of his many duties is the annual appointment of the Lord of MisRule, the highest ecclesiastical honor bestowed upon a layperson.
Dean of Students Demeritus, MoBoho University
Founded in 2001 by DonJon, self-appointed Dean of Students, MoBoho University is the leading non-accredited university dedicated to the Bohemian disciplines. DonJon takes special interest in the student body during the annual MoBoho Bikini Car Wash.
MoVaginal Chairman, Certified Vagina Whisperers Association
DonJon received his certification in vagina whispering while living at the Chelsea Hotel training under Harry 'The Big Gusher' Martini. DonJon was appointed MoVaginal Chairman of the CVWA in 2005, after single tonguedly subduing the New York Club Succugina.
33rd Degree Party Boss, Molocratic National Committee
Founded in 2008, The Molocractic Party is the only national multi-level-marketing (legal pyramid scheme) political party. Patterned on the success of Amway, the Molocratic Party pays political fund raising bonuses down thirteen 'Colonial' levels. DonJon was nominated the 2008 Molocratic Party Presidential Candidate at their convention at Burning Man, but refused the nomination.
Living Art
The Chestnut Commons, Nashville, TN - 2005
In collaboration with S. Francis Berman, the found Art Installation project in a neglected 1950's office building was created entirely out of discarded junk. The 6,000 square foot art space had a theater, gallery, art room, sewing room, cantina, and individual living spaces. Three productions were documented in the theater.
The Last Great American Roadtrip, New York, NY to San Francisco, CA - Summer 2008
In collaboration with Lord Phunky Harayz, DonJon produced the first in a series of 'Living Art on the Road' in Summer of 2008, traveling over 7,000 miles with fellow Artists, bohemians, and wanderers in a 1981 Prevost Le Mirage Touring Bus, dubbed the MoFurthur. Starting at The Chelsea Hotel in New York City, the tour stopped at the Democratic Convention in Denver, the Burning Man Project Nevada, and many more. Over 1,500 stills and thirty hours of video documentation unedited.
DonJon's Keynote Address, Democratic Convention - 2008, Bonnaroo - 2007
At the Democratic Convention, DonJon delivered his Keynote Address between a Denver riot police line and anarchist protesters. The speech speaks to the modern application of the founding principles outlined in the American Declaration of Independence. The speech was also given at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2006. Video documentation available on YouTube.
Aristocrat Caravaner Society, Austin, TX 2009 - Current
Continuing on the theme of creating living space from junk, DonJon turned a discarded 1960's Aristocrat camper into a multi-functional living space. Dubbed The Aristocrat Caravaner Society, the work integrates found junk into a living environment that blurs the line between outdoor camping and the bourgeois home. Documentation ongoing.
DonJon's Masquerade of Fools, Aristocrat Caravaner Society, Austin, TX - Spring 2010
On April Fools Day, DonJon created his 'Living Art' production dubbed the Masquerade of Fools. Over 100 participants joined in the masked festivities. The Lord of MisRule 2010 was anointed and presented to the revelers. The tradition has continued in 2011 and 2012. Still photography documentation.
The MoBeg'n Tour 2010, Living Art on the Road, 2nd in the Series
The Austin based road trip project took 21 avant garde artists, musicians, painters, writers, actors, dancers, and adventurers on a 21 day road trip across the American West. Over 1,500 stills and twenty hours of video documentation unedited.
The MoDream'n Tour 2011, Living Art on the Road, 3rd in the Series
The Austin based road trip project took 18 revelers into the wilderness of life experience in a failed attempt to recreate the success of the former projects. DonJon spent three months in Grants, New Mexico living on the MoBus and writing.
Creative Writing
One Spew Over the Clitberry Bush, Short Story, Soon to be published in ebook
Based on the best selling novel, One Flew Over the Cockoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey. DonJon finds himself in the same sexatorium with Tiger "Long Baller" Woods and Harry "The Big Gusher" Martini. Written in first person from the view point of Woods, the story takes a wild ride across the vaginal plains of sexual obsession.
The KING of MO: An Autobiography of a Dream, episodic novel, published April 1st 2012
When DonJon, a self-indulgent, dream-addicted Bohemian, finds his way into the Multiverse, he discovers the truth behind the power pulling the strings on Earth. Meanwhile, Kyle, a bankrupt social-climbing plutocrat, struggles as his new poverty-imposed Bohemian life overwhelms his aristocratic past. After DonJon encounters Kyle's dreams in a parallel dimension of the Multiverse, the duo teams up to overthrow G.R.E.E.D., a powerful consortium of long dead emperors, kings, feudal lords, dictators, robber barons, politicos, and cronies that control Humanity.
Medium Art
Study in Oil on Forms, Oil on mens/womens wear forms, 2004 - current
A series of three Oil paintings on mens/womens apparel forms studies the human figure in relation to the earthly elements. By using both left and right hands to paint the forms intuitively front to back, DonJon connected his DonJon Gong practice to painting. Study #1, Study #2, Study #3 incomplete.
Spiritual Arts
The DonJon Gong Academy, Intuitive Yoga Research, New York, NY 2002
Thousands of hours of research, has informed DonJon's hypotheses that anaerobic exercise leading to muscle contraction in a post-relaxed state expresses intuitive body motions that mimic traditional eastern yoga. DonJon believes DonJon Gong is a pathway connecting psychological manifestation to physical intention.
Works-in-Progress
The Tales of DonJon or The Dreams of Harry Martini, Comic/Animated Cartoon
In collaboration with writer, bohemian philosopher, and renowned Formica Artist, S. Francis Berman, the comic satire series follows DonJon and Harry Martini in their quest to save the Chelsea Hotel from being developed into a luxury hotel for the 'voyeur lifestyle' by the leader of the Plutocracy, Molocho "Big Mo" Chemoshio. The cast of cartoon characters created by DonJon include former Chelsea Artists such as Vali Myers, Andy Warhol, Dee Dee Ramone, Sid Viscous, William S. Burroughs, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Allen Ginsberg, and many more.
Honors
Last of the Bohemians, Member in Poor Standing 2000 - Current
DonJon is considered a member of the Last of the Bohemians, a loose group of Artists that were the last to live at the Chelsea Hotel, long considered the last bastion of Bohemia, before the hostile takeover by corporate interests.
Artist of the Generation, Self Declared 2010
DonJon declared himself "Artist of the Generation" in 2010 after discovering that no other Artist had claimed the title. His statement that "Life is My Canvas" is the bases for his declaration, claiming that modern media has forced the Artist to be multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined, and fully immersed in their creative message, explaining, "Art is the Moment of Creation in the Attention Age; all else is Commercial Output."
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