WOII | WEEK 11 - Postmodernism
Postmodernism can be seen as a reaction against the ideas and values of modernism, as well as a description of the period that followed modernism's dominance in cultural theory and practice in the early and middle decades of the twentieth century.
The reason I went with the title "Reality is Overrated" is that real life can feel repetitive, stressful, or limited compared to how much more exciting things are in my imagination. When reality doesn't match what I wish for, it’s easy to feel like the real world just isn't as interesting. Therefore, I wanted to do the total opposite to suit the overall fantasy look of the poster.
Personally, a postmodern lifestyle is all about mixing things up and doing what feels authentic instead of following one fixed path. As author Jugnu Agarwal once said, "Nothing real is ever perfect.”
Because of that, I stay open to blend influences freely and shape my own way of living without expecting everything to fit one standard. It might mean blending different styles and letting my interests shift over time.
Hence, connecting it back with my design training, instead of everyone producing the same outcome, it becomes a space for layered meanings and playful combinations where the process and individuality are just as important as the final piece.
For example, the process of making a collage based on an article about how fast fashion impacts the environment for Photography. Or having to design a postcard for Studio, referencing my artist, Ed Fella.
Cahoone, Lawrence. (2003). From Modernism to Postmodernism: An Anthology, 2nd Edition, London: Blackwell Publishing, Ltd.
Stacey, J. (1998). Brave new families: Stories of domestic upheaval in late-twentieth-century America. Univ of California Press.
Scott Addams. (2017). How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life.