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Kitsch Doom

Them/their

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

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

Meryl Daze, 2021. Digital photographic self-portrait. Photo by Magda Kaczmarska

Belt Man, 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

Belt Mask, 2021. Custom leather mask by Kitsch Doom & Róisín Gartland

PORNDALA, 2021. Digital collage of found online pornographic images

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

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

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

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

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

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

GLASS HOUSE (2021) 3D virtual house made in Unreal Engine, Music by Reinaldo Bonet
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  • MFA in Fine Art