There is a mysterious group of transcendentally costumed creatures that has been rumored to exist beyond the trash fence. Actually, WAY beyond the trash fence. And yet, they look like something that is of the Playa. Or, perhaps more accurately, they look just LIKE the Playa surface itself!
These are the L.A. MUDPEOPLE, an improvisational tribe. According to tribe-member Mike M. Mollet, “We don’t speak. We move slowly, wear full-head masks (often with) found clothing & ornamentation, & MUD, many colors of MUD. We hang-out. We’ve been around for nearly 20 years.”What’s so amazing is how deep the Mudpeoples’ “costume” goes. Beneath the sheer brilliance of their primitive exterior adornment, the Mudpeople act, live, and, I suspect, think the way a tribal aboriginal would. Their behavior whilst in character is said to be that of an exemplary environmental steward, a creature that is inseparable from the land.
The Mudpeople are engaging in a powerful practice of radical transformation from the outside in. There are profound experiences to be had via this method. By choosing to holistically BE something that is evolutionary-stages apart from the current norm, this tribe is tapping into some truly transcendental energy.
Over the next few weeks we will be delving deeper into the various aspects of this outfit that muddy the way for deeper development. If you are interested in exploring the power of next-level costuming along with us, click on the links to the right and subscribe.
