THE OTHER SIDE
This work in progress seeks to reframe a series of artistic compositions by illustrating the alternative environment in which labor workers who are necessary to maintain these idealistic scenes are removed. The purpose of this project is to shift the gaze on prominent architectural scenes to show how much maintenance is truly needed. Many of my family members are hard-working immigrants. Part of my summers and after school activities growing up consisted of joining my family members on their cleaning routes such as corporate offices and a few homes. We were there on the weekends or after hours when these spaces were not being occupied. Those memories are filled with laughter and playing music as we cleaned.
In the past few years since the presidential election, I have come across racist remarks and behaviors from people in my personal circle, some of which I had considered my friends. However, despite these comments, presidential tweet threats, and constant media updates on ICE raids, my family and many other families continue to work hard. With this project, I intend to show the alternative reality of the absence of these labor workers.
People who have served as inspiration for this process, and are taking a great approach to these issues include:
In the past few years since the presidential election, I have come across racist remarks and behaviors from people in my personal circle, some of which I had considered my friends. However, despite these comments, presidential tweet threats, and constant media updates on ICE raids, my family and many other families continue to work hard. With this project, I intend to show the alternative reality of the absence of these labor workers.
People who have served as inspiration for this process, and are taking a great approach to these issues include:
Titus Kaphar: Can Art Make History: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDaldVHUedI
Ramiro Gomez: Domestic Scenes: www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/magazine/ramiro-gomezs-domestic-disturbances.html
Beverly Hills Without a Housekeeper
(after David Hockney, Beverly Hills Housewife,1966)
(after David Hockney, Beverly Hills Housewife,1966)
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A Lawn Without Gardeners.
(after David Hockney’s A Lawn Being Sprinkled). Not Being Able to Splash
(after David Hockney, A Bigger Splash) |
A Shower Without Housekeeping In Beverly Hills
(after David Hockney, Man Taking Shower In Beverly Hills, 1964) A Pool Without Maintenance
(after David Hockney, Pool With Two Figures 1972) |