A mixed‑methods case study approach was employed, integrating ethnographic fieldwork, qualitative interviews, and discourse analysis of print and digital media.
Sherni’s involvement illustrates how artist‑community collaborations can up‑grade the perceived cultural capital of a folk event without erasing its roots. The shift aligns with Schechner’s (2002) notion of “performance as a site of negotiation,” where the community retains agency while embracing new symbolic repertoires.
Traditional Iconography: Historically, the Ass Parade employed male‑dominated motifs (e.g., donkey mascots, “stubborn‑as‑a‑mule” jokes).
Sherni’s Intervention: Sherni’s float foregrounded a silk‑stitched tail that was gender‑fluid in design—its color shifted via LED panels from pastel pink to deep indigo, symbolizing a spectrum of gender expression.
Key Insight: 68 % of interviewees (n = 27) reported noticing a “new sense of inclusivity” in the parade’s visual language. Female participants especially highlighted feeling “seen” for the first time in the event’s history.
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A mixed‑methods case study approach was employed, integrating ethnographic fieldwork, qualitative interviews, and discourse analysis of print and digital media.
Sherni’s involvement illustrates how artist‑community collaborations can up‑grade the perceived cultural capital of a folk event without erasing its roots. The shift aligns with Schechner’s (2002) notion of “performance as a site of negotiation,” where the community retains agency while embracing new symbolic repertoires. assparade jasmine sherni joins the parade link
Traditional Iconography: Historically, the Ass Parade employed male‑dominated motifs (e.g., donkey mascots, “stubborn‑as‑a‑mule” jokes).
Sherni’s Intervention: Sherni’s float foregrounded a silk‑stitched tail that was gender‑fluid in design—its color shifted via LED panels from pastel pink to deep indigo, symbolizing a spectrum of gender expression. Traditional Iconography : Historically
Key Insight: 68 % of interviewees (n = 27) reported noticing a “new sense of inclusivity” in the parade’s visual language. Female participants especially highlighted feeling “seen” for the first time in the event’s history. integrating ethnographic fieldwork