[TARIQA WATERS] (laughing) All treble. Right?
(May I help you?)
Welcome to Martyr Sauce Pop Art Museum
2022 edition.
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So, Martyr Sauce
originally started back in 2012,
and it has shapeshifted as much as the world has.
It has been an art gallery, a music venue, a beauty supply store.
(laughing) It's been everything.
The pandemic that we're all trying to muscle through
the need changed into just bringing some light to the world,
and creating a pop art museum.
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So, this is Julia.
Julia is a lunchbox of the popular television show "Julia."
(I'm asking you something now.
Where is my black suede belt?)
It was important for me to make sure that when I created this lunchbox
that it was larger than life like she was.
Diahann Carroll, who is in constant rotation in the window,
she has always been an idol of mine.
(You are a gem.)
The thermos. Can't have a lunchbox without a thermos.
Both pieces were primarily constructed out of wood.
The lid as well, a lot of sanding and sawdust involved.
So, MS PAM stands for Martyr Sauce Pop Art Museum,
and it just magically came together as an acronym.
And follow me down.
MS PAM's hallway, mirrored hallway, where you'll find
all of the artifacts, and the memorabilia from the television show.
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It had everything.
You had the lunchbox, the thermos,
the Barbie, I did find the Barbie.
Coloring books, dress up kits,
paper dolls, hospital set.
In case you don't know who Diahann Carroll is.
You don't remember.
Most folks remember her from Dynasty. So, yeah.
So, this is a little mini gift shop.
With Martyr Sauce, being able to evolve, and kind of shape shift.
I've always even affectionately call it also my little
"Pee-wee's Playhouse," where I've gotten to have a lot of fun with different things.
(Mmmm. That's heavenly.)
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All right.
So, on this side of MS PAM this is the side that is dedicated
for artists to come in and reimagine or collaborate alongside with me.
So, yeah, just kind of having a little fun space
for folks to come in and take pictures, play with the bubbles.
Zest was one of my favorite soaps growing up.
I always have a resident DJ, DJ Nine.
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On this side.
I've had the good fortune to be able to commission artists.
This piece is "Untitled" by artist Kenji Stoll. He's a Tacoma-based artist.
But what faces the street is the part that actually
completes the mural.
The entire mural, as it's meant to be seen.
When folks come in, especially it being named MS PAM.
I want them to feel like they're coming over to Ms. Pam's house,
and that they have a good experience.
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(That'll teach you partner.)
Alright. Well, thanks for coming by.
I will see you next time.
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For hours and location, go to martyrsauce.com.
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Catch Art Zone, Friday nights at 8 and anytime online at seattlechannel.org/artzone.