An individual’s perception is made up of stacked lenses that alter the truth, which summarizes their own slice of reality. These lenses are experiences, and they can have major consequences to one’s quality of life. The experiences one buys and commoditize for status elude them the farthest away from the truth, and are the most spoiling for their character. Our money driven society feeds these illusions to individuals with a bias that they do not necessarily understand and purposefully manipulate their perception to further the status of the few. The ‘meals’ it serves convinces individuals that money fixes all. In Exit Through the Gift Shop, people believe that buying Mr. Brainwash’s art could give them culture; that they are buying into the
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Mr. Brainwash ripped off other artist’s work and used the network of street artist’s he knew to build up desirability for his fake-art. He created his art not for the purpose of sharing a perspective, but rather to feel part of the street art movement. The experiences he wanted to share with his hero Banksy, corrupted the truth of the perception and was distorting his reality in dangerous ways. Thierry sold into the fame and spotlight outlining the role without truly belonging which means that piece of his reality was empty and therefore spoils his character and personal growth. Others were purchasing status by trying to belong to the experience they heard he was sharing. Interviews showed that people were excited to see Mr. Brainwash’s work but they couldn't explain what made his work special. A reporter accepted the answer was that they were frequent in culture, although it confirms he has no voice. These individuals still bought his pieces because they wanted to conform with the movement and buy the right to gloat that they have the desired experience. They are damaging their perception because they are losing the real experience from art. They choose to discredit the art form and dilute their personal growth that the real experience could …show more content…
Since elementary school, I avoid GAP branded clothing because it was labeled ‘gay and proud’ by peers. That negative view on goods affects individual’s self-esteem, as well as damaging their perception of what it takes to belong. My new perception of the world has me buying name brand clothes because I believe my personality alone will not make up for the low status I see GAP to be. Every time I catch myself gloating on the luxury goods I do own though, I feel a sense of pride, because I own something of status and my deformed perception reflects that I have an experience now that others wish they had. This idea that bought desirable experience is something to be proud of is a manifestation of my fear of social marginalization. Advertisements sell fear, and provide products as solutions. The experiences ads share encourage anxieties and self-dissatisfaction. I can gloat about ownership because it covers self conflict that the advertisements aggravate. I buy products so I can experience
Mr. Brainwash ripped off other artist’s work and used the network of street artist’s he knew to build up desirability for his fake-art. He created his art not for the purpose of sharing a perspective, but rather to feel part of the street art movement. The experiences he wanted to share with his hero Banksy, corrupted the truth of the perception and was distorting his reality in dangerous ways. Thierry sold into the fame and spotlight outlining the role without truly belonging which means that piece of his reality was empty and therefore spoils his character and personal growth. Others were purchasing status by trying to belong to the experience they heard he was sharing. Interviews showed that people were excited to see Mr. Brainwash’s work but they couldn't explain what made his work special. A reporter accepted the answer was that they were frequent in culture, although it confirms he has no voice. These individuals still bought his pieces because they wanted to conform with the movement and buy the right to gloat that they have the desired experience. They are damaging their perception because they are losing the real experience from art. They choose to discredit the art form and dilute their personal growth that the real experience could …show more content…
Since elementary school, I avoid GAP branded clothing because it was labeled ‘gay and proud’ by peers. That negative view on goods affects individual’s self-esteem, as well as damaging their perception of what it takes to belong. My new perception of the world has me buying name brand clothes because I believe my personality alone will not make up for the low status I see GAP to be. Every time I catch myself gloating on the luxury goods I do own though, I feel a sense of pride, because I own something of status and my deformed perception reflects that I have an experience now that others wish they had. This idea that bought desirable experience is something to be proud of is a manifestation of my fear of social marginalization. Advertisements sell fear, and provide products as solutions. The experiences ads share encourage anxieties and self-dissatisfaction. I can gloat about ownership because it covers self conflict that the advertisements aggravate. I buy products so I can experience