Final Project Idea

Looking back as we approach the end of the quarter, I'm pretty pleased with this class.
One of the high-points - I discovered William Kentridge. I can't quite explain it but his work really resonates with me.

When we watched part of that documentary on him I was really struck by "take the plunger to the mine." It was interesting to me how he used that concept to draw a direct visual line between the exploitative elite, Soho, and their victims the laborers. The visual metaphor that Soho has an immediate lifeline to his impoverished mine workers - despite being worlds apart in race and social status.

For the final project I wanted to create something that had a similar look and social commentary. My best friend and I recently watched a documentary called What Would Jesus Buy. The film explored consumerism in American society and included some footage about the sweatshops where many of our goods are produced.

My proposed animation draws dark parallels between a young, anonymous factory worker and the similarly young girl who ultimately purchases the factory's product.