In Brands we Trust - Sculpture (Chrome)
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Chrome sculpture that features classic religious icon with the head of Malibu Barbie
Size: 45 (H) x 20 (W) x 14 (D)
Material: Fibreglass
Edition 10
"Brands have such a profound impact on our daily lives it raises the question if religious faith can compete."
BACKGROUND STORY
‘In Brands we Trust’ is designed to look on the surface like a classic piece of pop art – juxtaposing Barbie’s face with an image of the Virgin Mary. But the light facade masks a deeper question about consumerism. Whereas Pop Art fetishised consumerism, ‘In Brands we Trust’ challenges it. In March 2016 two people were shot and seriously injured in America when Nike released a new version of its Air Jordan 2 Retro shoes. ‘In Brands we Trust’ ponders the question ‘have brands become our new religion?’ And if so, are they encouraging division and extremism?