In On Site 6 in 2001 we had a project by David Tsai, Blood Pen , which is worth re-visiting for this issue on identity.
Some projects are unforgettable.
David Tsai
blood pen
object design | need and deed by david tsai
Integrity The blood pen is meant to be used in contracts where one’s integrity is of the highest importance. The process of withdrawing and writing in blood signifies one’s intent and committment to an agreement. It reflects on the pain, difficulty and sacrifice one must inevitably face in fulfilling one’s work. Responsibility The ideal use of the blood pen is for a peace treaty, or in instances when a country’s leader has made decisions and statements directly resulting in bloodshed. Signing a peace treaty with the blood pen, the signature signifies both the end of the conflict and that this is the final blood shed. Identity Blood contains your genetic code. It contains you. Your signature then not only represents you, it is you.
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