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"Not My Dollhouse"
Photography Series | 2018
“Not My Dollhouse,” is a photographic discussion on social issues and the quest for perfection. Mass media and advertising define an ideal image that we are meant to strive to emulate. In contrast, there are many social issues that plague humanity. These do not hold the same limelight in society, and are often ignored and cast to the wayside.
I chose to use Barbie as my model, because I felt she represented the “perfect” human form. I also found it interesting that a figure like this is marketed and sold as a children’s toy, and to be admired. I find issue with this, as these “perfect” dolls are used by children to engage in life based play.
I placed my perfect Barbie and Ken in situations to depict the underground life that is not acceptable or deemed pleasant. The photographic tableaus utilize scale shift, as the Barbies are placed in real world settings. The social issues are depicted in an overt manner so that irony and humor is used to bring light to each topic.
"Not My Dollhouse"
Photography Series | 2018
“Not My Dollhouse,” is a photographic discussion on social issues and the quest for perfection. Mass media and advertising define an ideal image that we are meant to strive to emulate. In contrast, there are many social issues that plague humanity. These do not hold the same limelight in society, and are often ignored and cast to the wayside.
I chose to use Barbie as my model, because I felt she represented the “perfect” human form. I also found it interesting that a figure like this is marketed and sold as a children’s toy, and to be admired. I find issue with this, as these “perfect” dolls are used by children to engage in life based play.
I placed my perfect Barbie and Ken in situations to depict the underground life that is not acceptable or deemed pleasant. The photographic tableaus utilize scale shift, as the Barbies are placed in real world settings. The social issues are depicted in an overt manner so that irony and humor is used to bring light to each topic.
Hartman Images
Education
2018 | California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Creative Photography, Graphic and Interactive Design
Group Exhibitions
2018 | In Loving Memory, Undergraduate Installation Exhibition
Duff Gallery | CSUF, Fullerton, CA
2017 | Collectively Here, Undergraduate Exhibition
Exit Gallery | CSUF, Fullerton, CA
2015 | Juried Exhibition
125th Anniversary of the Orange County Fair | Costa Mesa, CA
Employment
2014 - Present | Project Photographer & Graphic Designer
KPFF Consulting Engineers | Irvine, CA