art rationale.

Why do it this way?


Well, I decided to make my own mannequin and then paint it with whatever represents visual merchandising to me. I made the mannequin with tape, and then I plan on paper mache-ing it. After that, I would paint it with acrylic paint. Why do it this way though? I've learned throughout my research and service learning that you need to be resourceful as a visual merchandiser, trying to keep within your budget. Making a mannequin is super cheap. All you need to do is buy about 3 rolls of tape, some paint, lots of paper, glue, and have an old shirt lying around. Along with junk mail or newspapers or something to stuff your mannequin with. It all costs less than $20. Considering that a body form of the torso/bust area is about $50, that extra $30 can be used for other purposes within the display. Or to even save it for next time. Also, as a visual merchandiser, you need to be creative, so making one is a pretty interesting way to save money. Of course though, I wanted to go beyond just MAKING one, I wanted to put a more artistic touch to it, thus the painting. I wanted it to be personal.