Winner
Spoiled with privileges – March 2023
Sculpture: Ismael Nieto (top) and Mujin Park (Bottom)
Scale 70mm and 1:10
For sale (only full project)
This box represents our insatiable need for possessions and privileges. On the top we can see a fight between brothers for some time playing a video game. This competitiveness is naturally attributed to us and it is promoted in the current capitalist society.
The real fight tough, is the one hundreds of kids are fighting to stay alive despite their lack of privilege. While we believe we have earnt the status to get the things we possess, have we fought enough for our given privileges?.
The Ideal
What makes us happier than spoiling a kid with a new toy? When we see in their eyes the sense of joy, excitement, and possibility. We are providing opportunities for imaginative play, creative exploration, and personal growth.
The sight of a child with an array of toys can symbolize a caring and nurturing environment that values the development of his interests, talents, and sense of wonder.
It comes at no surprise that a kid will want more toys to play with, newer, better… And even when they are nothing but a prize for effort, what is the message behind abundance? What is the message behind fighting for what you want, insted of what you need?
The Consequence
Our abundance always comes at a price, and usually this price is payed by denying somebody else from our privileges.
When certain individuals enjoy privileges, such as access to quality education, healthcare, or economic resources, it often means that others are left disadvantaged and marginalized.
It is crucial to recognize that privileges are not earned solely through individual merit but are often inherited or bestowed by societal structures and biases. Acknowledging this reality prompts us to question and challenge the systems that perpetuate such disparities.
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