August 18, Week 5, session 2 + August 25, Week 6

Still struggling with the work and imagery. I applied for an extension and it was made possible after talking with Caroline about my options. I'm still not sure whether I am able to pass or not, as I haven't attended a majority of the classes or received any critiques for my work, so am relying on flatmates for that. Started making a few concepts to expand on, but most of them could do with some work. Had a really good look at the income and wealth gap of the top compared to the bottom, and perhaps at how the economy is a defining factor in how the gap is determined... Still lots to go through.

 1. Wanted to at least have a concept with John Key, since he's the most important person when it comes to inequality in New Zealand. John Key stashing money.

2. Some of the ideas that I have are from the previous ideation techniques. Had a look at the term of "money growing on trees" and the idea that the wealthiest people are given more money for being at the top while those that work harder and longer still get paid significantly less and struggling.

3. Looked at Auckland and one of it's most well known icons. Contrasted to normal buildings and smaller houses to show the difference between the top and the bottom wealth sectors.

4. Looked at "Poverty + Wealth" and the idea that they're connected. Showed contrasting colours and the idea that someone in the top 10% can earn as much as 8 times the amount of those in the bottom 10%.

Would like to use a conjunction of these ideas and hopefully make something decent.