Local/Global- 25.01.16

  Is globalisation homogeneous? McDonaldization vs Hetrogenenization McDonaldization is a term used by sociologist George Ritzer in his book The McDonaldization of Society (1993). He explains that it becomes manifested when a culture adopts the characteristics of the dominant culture In contemporary society, the concept of McDonaldization is gaining attention in different aspects such as culture. McDonaldization thesis in cultural version is a… Continue reading Local/Global- 25.01.16

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New Direction

In light of the new year I have decided to take a new direction. Although I feel I will always remain interested in the process of drawing, I am nervous to put distance between myself and the 2D plane. I was inspired by an article i saw in the new year, and really feel like this… Continue reading New Direction

Equipment

Kryolan Red Head Head shaped plastic block, layer with latex or cap plastic to create & mould bald caps. PlatSil®  Gel-10: Silicone (2KG) This is the Silicone system that delivers flesh like results unlike any other silicone product, it is quick easy to use has a nutreul translucent colour and when mixed with mouldlife skin pigments a skin… Continue reading Equipment

Head Casting

https://youtu.be/EMDmbZLHioI Instructions: Kryolan Red Head Gel 10 LifecastingGel 10 Bald Cap| Latex Glove – Cover hair – requires Red Head (to make bald cap) Plastil Gel 10 – mixed 1:1 ratio pasting a couple of layers (2) mixed 1:1 and brushed over head form (second coat after 10-15 minutes depending on temperature) Powder form with… Continue reading Head Casting

Neither Text Nor Image – 18.01.16

Christopher Wool; Untitled (2001) Silkscreen ink on linen (measuring approx 228.6 x 152.4 cm) What happens when text and image overlap? The event of the process Grasping a reality – the things seen and be recognisable, he moment of an experience and this ‘detachable’, but yet, relatable to the experience Naming/categorising language The dimension of death… Continue reading Neither Text Nor Image – 18.01.16

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