Cinka
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- May 19, 2007
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The contrasts are to apparent and transparent: a fairly well-off fellow in a homeless pose using a hand-made placard to promote a high morality based idea that in no way replicates the daily struggles of the homeless and serves to mock them instead. What were you thinking? as Dr. Phil would say.
I struggled with the idea of "mocking" and while hiring a homeless person to pose sounds like a good idea, there's also the issue of exploitation. The point was indeed contrast, however. Unfortunately, the white shoes weren't my doing...I asked the model if he had an old pair of shoes and this was his idea of beat-up sneakers. LOL.
I mean, it's less about replicating the plight of the homeless, but more so playing with words. I actually like the idea that he doesn't REALLY look homeless. I'm not sure why I like it though. He's awfully good-looking in real life, but I guess that doesn't mean homeless people can't be good looking - or at least, BEFORE the world beats them down. He could be newly homeless? But like I said, if you have to explain it, it defeats the purpose. Damn.
I still like the idea and I appreciate everyone's input...it's just hard to swallow when you feel strongly about something. Then again, I feel strongly about all my work
Ok, now that my idea has been beaten to a pulp, I need some quick validation. Where's my boyfriend when I need him? LOL.