Emily Johnson 2014-2015

Emily Johnson Statement:
Through these works, I am addressing the pervasive and unhealthy obsession our cultures has with celebrity. Despite the fact that a select few attain celebrity status and are influential during the prime of their careers, they become obsolete over time. By using appropriated images, I obscure the identities of those pictured and call attention to their anonymity through stitched systematic patterns, ultimately reflecting upon the typical ephemeral nature of celebrity.