Welcome to the altbods blog

We use this blog as a resource to discuss the notion of "alternative bodies" in the marketplace and how to design for them/for us. We critique Euro-centric ideology pressed into design and research methods to make room for "alternative bodies" as the focus of artistic creation.

This blog represents the thoughts and art work of our studio class -- by students in architecture, design, illustration, sculpture, graphic and visual arts. We are a hybrid group with many talents.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Okay, so I feel like saying something about the minority status of some communities. (Taking a break from stripes) I keep having this question in my head - whether or not a person being alternative to mainstream is bothered by the fact that he/she is not being accepted as the normal? Sometimes it can lead to neglected or unaddressed needs.

My second question is: Who's the bad guy? Are people in the mainstream lacking understanding and sensitivity? Who are less tolerant on indifference of value? What are we trying to express or justify when we work on the alternative bodies project?

1 comment:

Tiger Hues said...

very good questions. let's address these in class tomorrow. a hint in advance: think about power. who has it? how is it communicated? what happens when it is threatened by an 'alternative body' in everyday life?