Like many artists in 2020, Shay found himself with an excess of time and creative energy. While spending his time in Maine, he joined an artist call for a new installation titled “Fairgrounds,” later called “FloirdaRAMA.” He originally submitted a video pitching a piece called “Satellite of Leaves,” as part of the Blue Sky Phase. So impressed by the design of his pitch media, the FloridaRAMA directors asked Shay to submit ideas for content he could create for several existing screens inside the space.
He came up with two characters, Kippy and Kappy, and their news show called “Kippy and Kappy’s Network of Happy.” In addition, Shay suggested a video loop to play in the fictitious hotel space inspired by theme park hotel loops (which Shay would later create for Disney). He presented these ideas in another pitch video that inspired the creative leads to double their order. Opening in early 2021, Shay’s content still plays in this space to this day Be sure to check out the Kippy and Kappy merchandise in the gift shop on your way out!