April 2016 — December 2018
These pieces collate and examine the material content, structure and composition of orthodox political media analysis; interpret the mediums used to disseminate information (media coverage); and critique the mechanics of who frames and presents an argument over time. Every quote used is on the public record. The collages expose gaps in reportage; hypocrisies and contradictions in public statements — statements that may be separated by months or years; and they expose faux arguments. They ignore orthodox political rhetoric, analysis and reporting, and the PR, spin and ballyhoo that comes with public and political discussions of all stripes; and even without a ‘narrator’, they tell linear stories — each a distillation of months of disjointed media coverage formed into fast-paced sound pieces that use comedy and satire to disarm.
Pay attention to ‘political gaffs’; it’s in these weaker moments where the real politician is revealed: when they forget a microphone is on, or when they’re tired, or drunk
By distilling convoluted and contradictory reportage into succinct critiques the collages clarify political issues by showing the public the gaps, lies, conflicting stances, baseless positions and unsubstantiated attacks. The collages are accurate, concise and funny. Enjoy.