Sinyoung Kim
Unwrapping Mummies Party
Illustration
2023
Digital
9 x 4.5
In Europe during the early 19th century, attending events where authentic Egyptian mummies were being unwrapped was considered a status symbol. This event is compared to the modern-day example of a status symbol, which is youtube hauls where one unwraps all the things they have purchased in front of the camera.
Work by
Sinyoung Kim
Illustration
“My thesis “False Status” examines status symbols throughout history that aren’t very meaningful when looked at through the modern lens in order to show that status symbols and showing off wealth is a...” [More]