
The Power (Outage) Couple
Power (Outage) Couple
24 x 30
2011/ #3
The term “Power Couple” dates back to the 1980’s when money flowed and many were prosperous. A “Power Couple” were wealthy, connected movers and shakers with a following of people that hung on their every social appearance and business decision. These two would have “people” to handle such daily trivial matters such as child-rearing, dog walking, and errands. My couple represents the current power couple personalities. They may have taken on some menial tasks due to the economy, but they are still clueless and oblivious to priorities. They are connected to each other by nothing. They are connected to the world via electronics (blue tooth and blackberry) and to their child only by a harness and leash, not even needed for their dog. The child plays with a helicopter in reference to “helicopter parenting”, the opposite of what I have depicted here. More sad than funny, more real than caricature.
24 x 30
2011/ #3
The term “Power Couple” dates back to the 1980’s when money flowed and many were prosperous. A “Power Couple” were wealthy, connected movers and shakers with a following of people that hung on their every social appearance and business decision. These two would have “people” to handle such daily trivial matters such as child-rearing, dog walking, and errands. My couple represents the current power couple personalities. They may have taken on some menial tasks due to the economy, but they are still clueless and oblivious to priorities. They are connected to each other by nothing. They are connected to the world via electronics (blue tooth and blackberry) and to their child only by a harness and leash, not even needed for their dog. The child plays with a helicopter in reference to “helicopter parenting”, the opposite of what I have depicted here. More sad than funny, more real than caricature.