Blixel: (Re)stock Image Collection

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Apr 21 2021
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The purpose of this project was the permeate stock images with more depictions of Black people. Stock images are usually easily found and utilized, showcasing people doing everyday activities or scenes. To boost representation of Black people in this particular image field, were left out, so the artist chose to recreate popular stock images with Black models to showcase representation and shed light on the lack of diversity in these photos.

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Increase the representation of Black people in media and advertising, humanizing them by showcasing them more frequently in everyday activities through generic stock photos.

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I think it draws attention to the need for this to occur, maybe not doing anything directly impactful but making a statement nonetheless.