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Man in Relation to Men explores the stereotypical reference of masculinity using an array of male action figures from diverse eras. The linear nature of the video forces the comparison of one figure in relation to the next. As the accumulation of figures progresses them towards the lens of the camera, assessments are to be expected with the addition of each new figure in relation to the entire group. Type, era, genre, and even function are just a few comparisons that can be made. The concept of man is derived from the symbolic concept of men and vice-versa. This video explores the complex and ever-changing role of masculinity and man through the commercial commoditization of man.
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