I AM NOT A FACTORY 2019
THIS WORK EXAMINES THE COST OF CRAFT PRODUCTS. FROM CONSUMER'S POINT OF VIEW CRAFTS AND HAND-MADE DESIGN ARE OFTEN SEEN AS TOO EXPENSIVE. THIS INSTALLATION DEPICTS THE ARTISTIC PROCESS BY ACCOUNTING FOR EVERY MINUTE AND ALL THE DIFFERENT COSTS AND STAGES THAT GO INTO CREATING A HAND-MADE PRODUCT. MADE IN A BATCH OF NINE STOOLS.
MAKING TIME FOR ONE STOOL: 3H 42MIN
PRICING FOR ONE STOOL:
MATERIALS: 40€
EXPENSES: 107€
RETAIL: 134€
TAXES: 121€
DESIGNER: 8€
MAKER: 65€
SELLING PRICE IN A STORE: 475€
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