Summary:
- Introduce ‘gashapon machines’ into
- Highlight the increasing influence of Japanese culture in western countries and the novelty or alienation it entails.
- Outline the functionality of gashapon machines (collectable item sets for children and adults).
- Explore the notion of collecting objects in order to create a sense of purpose and belonging.
- Design and make sets of gashapon which reinforce personal identity within cultural (or graphic?) contexts.
My FMP is based upon the gashapon machine. These Japanese vending machines have suddenly emerged in many European cities within the past few years, creating a highly visible icon of global culture. In
The location, content and functionality of a gashapon machine make these urges particularly acute, thus I plan to place several in the degree show to tempt visitors into collecting a slice (or more) of
5 comments:
I sort of got the idea that toys and or machines of that kind weren't being accepted...
Joanna, I think your idea, the way you posted it, won’t go through – too many toys and ‘giant stuff’ going on in the show already. However I think there is something really interesting about your idea and I believe you could explore more. The interactivity. Having a piece of work that people would interact with it during the show would be very interesting to see.
Thanks for the comments! Juliana, you're right I phrased the whole thing really badly which doesn't sell the idea very well. I'm going to completely rewrite the text by tonight. Thankfully, GTS liked the concept so I'm allowed to go through with this idea. The central themes have more to do with culture and collecting rather than toys.
Joanna
Just to confirm- your project is approved but needs a deeper definition as discussed in our meeting today! Looking forward to your next posting.
GTS
You will be pleased to note that I like your re-write very much..good to go for tomorrow! Well done.
GTS
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