Computer Art
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Be
A Man
Net Art, 2007
Learned behaviors have many sources: parents, siblings, friends, neighbors… however,
when those elements are unavailable, or at best weak in their ability to contribute
to the learning process, the influence that is always available is television.
Television grows more powerful every day, as our filters of critique remain oblivious
to its control allowing mediated behaviors to permeate our senses. The mental
anguish, confusion, and isolation brought about by its endless consumption, feeds
on itself with no sign of repentance.
Be A Man is
a representation of the male mediated psyche constantly
in flux and endlessly referencing gender-role behaviors
learned through the media. Is it possible to disregard
mediated reality? Can we be sure of our true personalities?
Or will the power of television forever be the
driving force of cultural control?
Based on research by Ian M. Harris published in his book Messages Men Hear: Constructing Masculinities.
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