social practice (1)

code switching

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For our practice, we chose the subject 'code switching'.We felt like it was a subject that we all had in common.

For me, I think I 'code switch' the most when I'm around religious in-laws. I do not want to disrespect their religion, so I often speak, dress and act differently when I am around them; no swearing, more modest clothing (not necessary), avoiding topics like gender, sexuality and mental health, etc. I think I do that because I want to avoid conflict and to make everyone as comfortable as we can be. And I also feel like it doesn't have a huge impact on me other than being annoyed and biting my tongue.


But what would happen if I stopped 'code switching'?

I think I would be less silent, speak out more and tell others when what they say is mean, hurtful or something else bad. I'd dress differently too. More me, less them.

I want to use photography and image editing to get the message across. I want to show my struggle and imply the solution, which is the message from my manifesto.

Concept:

(un)comfortable silence.

Moodboard:

Photography vibes

Pictures we took and that I edited.

SKETCHES

analogue pictures that were taken during the 'photoshoot'.

For my final product, I decided I wanted to add some sentences that are important to me. Things I say, have been told and that I think.

module a

module b

observation canteen

presentation

presentation text

presentation

presentation audio

theory-ish things?