2012
This is a practice of light is better and dark
is bad is based on a legacy from slavery, that is still deeply rooted in society
and black families. In the video I project the stereotype of "Black Face",
were each subject applies non toxic
washable paint to their face and hair. The darker skin subjects applies white
paint to their faces, which demonstrates
and represents them not being white enough or light enough. The lighter skin
subjects apply black paint to their faces, to justify how they are not black
enough to fit in their community and how they may undergo different treatment trying to fit in the whites. These different
emotions are represented across each subjects face illustrating happiness,
anger, and sadness. This video also correspond to the traits such as hair, skin
color, and facial features.