Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Citizens Of Earth


This image is an advertisement for a new travel magazine called A'FAR. I was drawn to this image because I thought it beautifully displayed the diversity in cultures and in environments through feet. The advertisement asks the viewer to check out the diverse ways people around the globe cover their toes. I viewed it as away to embrace differences and learn about the origins of these people.
In my remix I wanted to strip away the grid which confines each set of feet. Instead opening them to one another, allowing freedom and space. I wanted the feet to live together. To me this is a more harmonious and idealized view on how we as humans should all live peacefully and share our planet earth. My caption for A'FAR's add says "Check out the premier issue of A'FAR travel magazine. Walk in the foot steps of Earth's citizens. Through travel, discover the diversity of place, culture and custom. Learn to embrace differences. Find ways to enjoy earth while supporting its sustainability.

Dwell Magazine, A'FAR Travel Magazine. August 2009 Issue, pg. 116.

Jordan