THREE HUNDRED AND ONE

This was the 301st participant. He did his cast in 1999 for the "No If's, And's or…" exhibit. He was 43 years old and a computer engineer, I have found that size discrimination is alive and well regarding height as well as girth. His response gives a good example.

Participant's Statement

"I'm 6'7" tall, weigh 210 pounds, married and living in Kansas City with my wife and two dogs. Bicycling is my favorite activity and I have been doing it for nearly 23 years. Sailing is another passion. I moved her from Ft> Lauderdale about four years ago, where I was living on my sailboat, which I have since sold. The computer industry is where I am presently making a living.
It's interesting to see the backside of one's body because this is a view of ourselves which is difficult to fully see without the aid of several big mirrors.
In talking with Larry about how various people are discriminated against because of the shape or look of our bodies, it reminded me of an incident that happened to me. I was doing a phone interview for an engineers position on a sailboat about 10 years ago. It was a position that I was more than qualified for. After telling the boat owner that I'm 6'7" tall, he said that I was too tall for the job because the engineer's bunk is only 6'5" long! I literally begged him to let me come see for myself if I would fit in the bunk and he refused. I was sure that the job was mine until he asked my height."

Exhibits

Corner Restaurant 2000 Kansas City, MO
Yoga Gallery 2000 Kansas City, MO
University of Kansas 2002 Lawrence, KS
SUNY-Fredonia 2003 Fredonia, NY
University of North Florida 2003 Jacksonville, FL
University of Central Florida 2003 Orlando, FL