Mazaccio and Drowilal are a French duo that use images from the internet and defaces them using spray paint and tape. By using these mediums there work comments on how mass media is shaping dreams and identity.
The genre of work that they produce falls into the category of “Iconology”. Iconology looks at the study of visual imagery, symbolism, and interpretation.
Elise Mazaccio and Robert Drowilal have been working as a collaborative duo since 2009 when they began creating self-published photo-books.
“The idea was to make edits, or snapshots, by collaborating and denying the concept of image authorship,”
The images are drawn from Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest.The duo work with a wide range of images, from advertising and stock imagery, to cartoons and internet memes.
“For us, the work of art is part of this huge tank of images that are shaping the imaginary. It’s all about deconstruction and parallels.”
What am I going to take from their work?
The concept that the comment in their work is interesting. I like how have two different mediums combined into one. The idea would be that I would produce photomontages that look at the internet vs reality with a brainwashing theme throughout. Hopefully. I want to blend my drawing skills with my photoshop skills this time around.
Aisha Beya 