Appropriation of Image

The artists in Disruption: Discourse and Exchange are speaking to a time of image flux and oversaturation. Naturally, some of the artists have taken a postmodern approach to image making by appropriating or borrowing an already in-distribution image. Appropriation is a sophisticated technique that allows an artist to apply a new meaning or context to an already recognisable image, by borrowing and manipulating the image for reuse. Appropriation can be subtle or obvious; it can be done in parody or satire; but with each use, the artist relies on the prior understanding and recognition of the image to prompt an audience’s response.

Think and Discuss:

How have these artists appropriated images from their culture, country or personal experience? 

What are the different conversations emerging from each artwork? Do these conversations link to other prints from the show?