Chris Jordan does it again using his camera as an educational tool for social and environmental commentary on our times. Next time you throw something in the garbage, even if you think you are disposing of it properly, you might remember this film. MIDWAY a Message from the Gyre : a short film by Chris Jordan from Midway on Vimeo. Via: Upworthy ... continue reading...
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Would the real Barbie please stand up?
Once upon a time, Barbie was a favorite topic of mine to bash. I have since let go of this issue. If you want to perpetuate false ideals of beauty and create self-esteem issues for your child, let her play with as many Barbies as she wants. Fortunately, there are many artists that have taken on the issue of Barbie and her disproportionate body size. First there was Chris Jordan's Barbie Dolls, 2008 that "Depicts 32,000 Barbies, equal to the number of elective breast augmentation surgeries ... continue reading...
Barbie Doll Art: 32,000 Boob Jobs a Month
I hate Barbie Dolls. These plastic, large breasted, out of proportion dolls create unrealistic images in children's minds of a woman's body. As Empowered Parents explains, If she were alive, Barbie would be a woman standing 7 feet tall with a waistline of 18 inches and a bustling of 38-40. In fact, she would need to walk on all fours just to support her peculiar proportions. Yet media advertising, television and Hollywood would reinforce her message, influencing what would become the American ... continue reading...
