This project focused on the word "manipulate," exploring its varied connotations through a marionette crafted from repurposed and recycled materials. This puppet illustrates the term's many meanings in different contexts.
I made a pin to protest a law's vague definitions that could threaten activists and intellectuals. The pin discreetly reveals the phrase "Dissent is not Terrorism" once removed, emphasizing the message with a disposable backing card, lacking overt political symbols to ensure the message resonates more with those aware of its context.
