Charlotte Rose Scottish, b. 1998
Macbeth (A Dagger of the Mind) in stone, 2023
Oil and 22k gold leaf on wood
59 x 41 in.
149.9 x 104.1 cm
149.9 x 104.1 cm
Addressing the timeless themes of mortality, desire and fate, the piece explores the dance between smoker and brand. Rose reflects on the Machiavellian branding tactics such companies have used to...
Addressing the timeless themes of mortality, desire and fate, the piece explores the dance between smoker and brand. Rose reflects on the Machiavellian branding tactics such companies have used to engage consumers. Playing on familiar cigarette overtures, alongside compositions created by Rose.
Using imagery that evokes classics such as Hamlet and Macbeth, Rose's work communicates comparisons between Shakespearean tragedy and the conflicts between cigarette company and consumer.
Using imagery that evokes classics such as Hamlet and Macbeth, Rose's work communicates comparisons between Shakespearean tragedy and the conflicts between cigarette company and consumer.
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