The Roaring Aughts is an art installation/project named by nostalgia and the now: the Great Depression (1929-1930s) and the present decade (2000-2009). The project examines the contrasts of these two significant periods in American history; making dolls is just as important as making conversation. The goal is two-fold: to make 898,863 dolls (each of which represents a person in L.A. living below the poverty line) and to prompt people to explore how the economy impacts people.
These are the models for the dolls.
The dolls have to earn their fair share. Many of them have taken the intiative to get jobs. Here is Jane Smith on her way to work on the Metro 37.
Our dolls are good workers several of them have gotten employee of the month.
We have good workers. The Company thanks you for your many hours of working.
1st Shift
2nd shift
2nd Shift
If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face— forever. –George Orwell
Roaring Aughts is a collaborative art project/installation with Edith Abeyta, Ran Fleming and Browne Molyneux. The opening for the installation will be November 7.
