Traces of an Imaginary Affair

Björn Franke

Origin: Static Issue 03
Content: Photographs + Commentary

"'This is a project that explores the deliberate provocation of jealousy within relationships. The work consists of a series of photographs that illustrate a kit of devices designed to create the traces of an imaginary affair. We are confronted with the devices but also with the results of their application – the marks on the user’s skin that mimic bites, bruises and carpet-burns. The kit enables jealousy to be aroused in the user’s real lover – through the creation of traces left by an imaginary one."  

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Contributors:

Björn Franke is a student of Product Design at the Royal College of Art in London. His work investigates how people explore, control and express their emotions, obsessions and addictions through objects and technology. He has worked as a brand consultant and designer for a wide range of companies.

Sandra Plummer, who wrote the commentary that accompanies this series of photographs, is a doctoral candidate researching contemporary photography at the London Consortium.

Associated Links:

www.bjornfranke.com

Click here for images by Lauren Shear mentioned in the commentary above by Sandra Plummer