Robert Hogan I’ve Never Liked the Straight and Narrow Path 2018 Watercolour and aerosol on paper Various dimensions
I’ve Never Liked the Straight & Narrow Path addresses Hogan's interest in the historical archetypes of the ‘outdoorsman’ or ‘sportsman’, through the appropriation of subjects from vintage outdoor enthusiast media. He traces the chain of appropriation occurring within this scene, from the original inclusion of these illustrations within hunting magazines, to Ralph Lauren's adaption of them within his clothing line and the eventual co-opting of Ralph Lauren Polo by the hip hop subculture since the 1980s.
The appropriation and repossession of material not specifically intended for specific audiences, is an attitude that has been embodied within hip hop culture from its early roots, in order to reinterpret existing ideas through an individuals unique experience of urban living.
Hogan wishes to continue this tradition by utilising watercolour to express the energy of youth, the art of exploration, and the thrill of risk through participation within modern subcultures.
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