https://media.lafayette.edu/media/Final+Project+-+Snake+Oil/1_ne1gq9v2
List of items: Honey, Baking Soda, Olive Oil, Milk, Mayo, Orange juice, Mustard, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lemon, Banana, Yogurt, Coffee Grounds, Avocado, Almonds, Green tea leaves, Oatmeal, Tumeric, Eggs, and Cucumber.
For my final piece I decided to include a personal struggle I have always gone through my whole life. I have been in a constant battle with my skin for as long as I can remember. My skin has never behaved, and it is something I have always tried to improve. I have spent too much time and money on different recommended products/treatments. Although it is obviously a minor issue in the grand scheme of things, it is always on my mind and is something that lowers my confidence. I know other people go through this problem as well, and they carry worse problems than myself.
I am very inspired by Kate Gilmore, Ana Mendieta, Bruce Nauman, and Tania Bruguera. I looked up many different remedies for clear/perfect skin and compiled them all together. The video resembles the time, the struggle, and the ridiculous skin remedies that I’ve gone through. I name this piece “Snake Oil” because at the end of the day, everything sold is ultimately snake oil. Everyone’s skin is different, and reacts differently. Although this piece was very fun (and smelly) to do, it does hit a sensitive nerve because I am very conscious about it.
The more I watch this piece, the more I see new metaphorical meanings coming out. For example, there is a time when I cannot open my eyes because they are in pain from the products. This represents the amount of pain that I have gone through with different products. I hope you enjoy!