Made in China, 2012

Designed for the 2012 (e)merge Art Fair in Washington D.C., this was an experiment in mass manufacturing a limited production of art objects for sale in the context of a commercial art fair. Referencing Apple Inc.’s Foxconn worker’s rights controversy, this work highlights commodity production, labor inequity, and global economies. Despite the title, “Made in China,” 100% of the materials and labor were made in the U.S.A.; thus cost more than double the overseas alternative.

Performa Magazine, “(e)merge: Performance,” October 16, 2012     

Washington Post, “In second year, D.C.’s (e)merge art festival puts the eclectic front and center,” October 5, 2012 

Huffington Post, “(e)merge Takes Over The Capitol Skyline Hotel,” October 5, 2012

Made In China
live performance and video installation detail, 2012 (e)merge Art Fair, Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington D.C. The live performance consists of a Chinese factory worker hawking goods to the audience from a peddler's cart. Behind, a video projection on the wall depicts assembly workers busily constructing the products for sale. At the point of transaction, the buyer directly feeds his/her donation into the money slot of the company's cart. The worker never comes into direct contact with the revenue stream.
Made In China
live performance and video installation detail, 2012 (e)merge Art Fair, Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington D.C.
Made In China
live performance and video installation detail, 2012 (e)merge Art Fair, Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington D.C.
Made In China
installation detail, 2012 (e)merge Art Fair, Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington D.C.
Made In China
installation detail, 2012 (e)merge Art Fair, Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington D.C.
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