Inspired by theories on gender, sociology and post-humanism, Kitsch transforms themselves and volunteers into fictional characters through acting techniques such as improvisation and the Method. Through performance, video, photography, and social media experiments, Kitsch explores new ways of conceptualising ‘the self’.
Kitsch creates work about the many layering processes behind human identity, and how we are now living in a strange, chaotic time in the world that lies in-between dated traditional values and trailblazing digital realities. Undoubtedly, the imprint of man is changing. In a world where being human isn't cutting it, where does our sense of self lie?
Belt Man and Meryl, 2021. Digital collage, photographic self-portrait. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Meryl Daze, 2021. Digital photographic self-portrait. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Belt Man, 2021. Digital photographic self-portrait. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Belt Mask, 2021. Custom leather mask by Kitsch Doom & Róisín Gartland
PORNDALA, 2021. Digital collage of found online pornographic images
Junior, 2021. Digital photographic self portrait as Junior with a 3D virtual background made in Unreal Engine. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Loring, 2021. Digital photographic self-portrait as Loring. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Junior’s Room, 2021. Digital photographic self-portrait as Junior with a 3D virtual background of his room made in Unreal Engine. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Loring’s Room, 2021. Digital self-portrait as Loring in 3D a virtual background of their room made in Unreal Engine. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska
Act 2 Scene 1: Reality Ends!, 2021. Digital photographic self-portraits collaged with a 3D virtual living room made in Unreal Engine. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska