Title: Division of Wealth
Materials: Digital photograph (Digitally manipulated photograph)
Inspired by the movie “The Menu”
The themes of this photograph include wealth disparities, classism, and deception. I arranged the objects to highlight a clear divide between what would be the upper class and the lower class. Dirt, spare change and a pair of boots can be seen within the lower class side of the image. On the other hand, a check, $100 bills, stocks, and gold jewelry are in the wealthier side. I wanted there to be an obvious division between both classes, shown with the utensils blocking each other off. The boots in the image, while on the lower class end, stand on top of the dinner seen. This is supposed to represent the dominating presence of someone taking control of the scene. The plate and plastic bag also add to the difference in classes. However, the cold piece of meat shaped like a heart is intended to make light of more sinister themes while also becoming a representing that at the end of the day, no matter what tax bracket you belong to, we all eat the same food.
Research 1
Glen Martin Taylor
Research 2
