Global Boys
pencil drawing and receipts
approx. B5
2009
This series of work talk about the ecstasy of being in a club. A place where people dance, drink and drug themselves throughout the night trying to get away from the responsibility in life. The figures depict a frozen second of the model being 'high'. The background being bright white is a representation of being secluded from the outside world and being in their own imaginative 'peace' of mind. The torn background reveals receipts which symbolizes the responsibility i.e work, commitment, bills, etc.
How far does this form of escapism actually allows us to escape from reality. The almost nude figures show how fragile and insecure humans are when they are faced with this situation. Being 'high' does not let you escape everything after all. It is only layered over the temporary blank thoughts until it is torn and unveiling the reality.
The idea of the figure being bind by the receipts mimics the story of adam and the snake. Sin follows humans as we have to work to stay alive and similarly, the reality will follow and bind people even though they try to escape in the means of getting 'high'.
These works are parts of Traveling Cards, a project initiated by Rin Ioka. Sending the cards overseas further emphasize people's effort to go to overseas clubs and parties.
