Jonathon Paul Uses Fashion Labels To Comment on Designer Drugs
Jonathon Brown — November 19, 2012 — Art & Design
References: desireobtaincherish & highsnobiety
Sculptor Jonathon Paul combined pill capsules and high end fashion label logos for this edgy sculpture series called Designer Drugs.
Designer drugs are pills like MDMA, ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, LSD (acid) and methamphetamine. According to Teens.drugabuse.gov, designer drugs are "created by changing the properties of a drug that comes from a plant—such as cocaine, morphine, or marijuana—using the tools of chemistry."
Taking the term to new literal heights, Paul decided to comment on the "high end" image of designer drugs by branding pills with labels like Yves St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermes.
The Designer Drugs sculptures are made of resin casted acrylic, colored and placed in typical pill packaging. What kind of buzz would you get off a few Louis?
Designer drugs are pills like MDMA, ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, LSD (acid) and methamphetamine. According to Teens.drugabuse.gov, designer drugs are "created by changing the properties of a drug that comes from a plant—such as cocaine, morphine, or marijuana—using the tools of chemistry."
Taking the term to new literal heights, Paul decided to comment on the "high end" image of designer drugs by branding pills with labels like Yves St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermes.
The Designer Drugs sculptures are made of resin casted acrylic, colored and placed in typical pill packaging. What kind of buzz would you get off a few Louis?
Trend Themes
1. Designer Drug Art - Combining fashion labels with designer drugs in art presents an opportunity for artists to comment on societal issues in a unique way.
2. Resin Casting Techniques - Using resin casting techniques in art allows for the creation of unique and intricate pieces that are durable and long-lasting.
3. Brand Parodies - Creating parodies of high end fashion labels presents an opportunity for artists to explore concepts such as materialism and consumer culture.
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3. Fashion - The fashion industry can be inspired to embrace innovation and challenge traditional ways of thinking by exploring unexpected collaborations with designers from other industries.
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