Pit bull Training, Essop Twins

Question 1

Subject matter

Answer 1

Illegal dog fighting with 2 pit bull dogs braced to fight one another in a typical suburban setting
With 7 Essop Twins in different positions

Question 2

Significance of positions of Essop twins

Answer 2

2 figures waving fluffy toys dressed in American flag
Like waving a flag at a bull these dogs are taught to go at cuddly bears

Question 3

Stage

Answer 3

Seems spontaneous but was staged with care

Question 4

Method of work

Answer 4

Decide concept
Set out to capture scene

Question 5

Stitching

Answer 5

Achieved seamlessly as it does not reveal fabricated nature

Question 6

Print on cotton paper effect

Answer 6

Smooth
Warm & velvety Matt effect

Question 7

Composition

Answer 7

Busy
Energetic
Saturated in colour

Question 8

Dogs symbolism

Answer 8

Soldiers trained to hate west

Question 9

Essop brothers with bears

Answer 9

West trains people to hate east using media

Question 10

Message

Answer 10

Unresolved conflict between west & east who don’t realize they have a lot more in common.
Often Muslims are viewed as terrorists by west so the Essop Twins confront this stereotype

Question 11

Medium & technique

Answer 11

Digitally manipulated photograph

Question 12

Style

Answer 12

Conceptual