EPISODE 4 : Spelling Mistakes Costs Lives - Darren Cullen
In this month’s episode, is an interview with Darren Cullen, a multi-talented satirical artist, illustrator, writer who uses humour and playfulness to draw attention towards alternative perspectives and encourage us to question what we see around us in the media. Darren initially studied advertising but felt uncomfortable with the ethical implications involved, which he felt encourages people to consume through manipulation and co-ops anything good about our culture - so he soon switched course to fine art. Our conversation dives deeper into his journey and the process of developing some of his key projects. Our discussion focuses on his Pocket Money Loans installations at Dismaland, Subvertising, The Museum of Neo-Liberalism which focuses on marketplaces and co-option of everyday life ‘where everything is for sale’. As he had just got back from COP 26, he shares his experience in taking his Hell Bus to Glasgow and the importance of exposing greenwashing issues in climate change advertising. Darren’s approach crosses many mediums, using his creativity to spread awareness and communicate through 3D models, interactive drawings, dioramas, prints, comics installations, and experiences. Each act as interventions to interrupt the monoculture and expand our perspectives in everyday life. Website : https://www.spellingmistakescostlives.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darren_cullen Facebook: @spellingmistakescostlives Instagram: @spellingmistakescostlives