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ARUMCENE by Iman Ali

"In learning more about the Anthropocene, I began contemplating what largely effected humans as to so deeply harm the earth, while denying responsibility and refusing accountability. What drives us, what fuels us, what makes us do what we do? I believe the answer to this question lies within is the socialized ideals of success. To represent success, I’ve coined the phrase “Aurumcene,” borrowing the Latin root word aurum/aurums, meaning gold.

           

"To represent this image, I decided to put together a “vision board,” as I thought it would hold some irony; vision boards tend to represent goals and ideals of success. The foundation of my board was the image of the earth, with the continents obscured in the background. The goal was to display ideals of success as over-taking the world. Our thoughts, intentions, and even dreams for many have been socialized so that we, societally, desire material objects."

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