We live in a world full of fake people and fake
products/imitations. Fakes are a common trend nowadays. It’s tough to find
something real, something legitimate, something original. It’s not a shocker
anymore whenever we pass by the small stores or bazaars, that we see imitation
products. Whenever we’re strolling in town, we can see imitation businesses
too. It has become a commonality, maybe even a norm for few. Stolen ideas and
works can now be seen almost anywhere. This is where Intellectual Property
rights(IP) come in. IP is disregarded by many but is truly vital to the
ownership of one’s invention, creative work and brand identity.
In my artwork, it presents a common image and comparison of
the original and obviously fake products that are widespread all throughout the
world. Funny as those imitations may be such as Mang Inasal to Tang Inasal,
Oreo to Borio, Kentucky’s Fried Chicken to Obama’s Fried Chicken, Jollibee to
JoyRulBee, Calvin Klein to Caiwen Kani, Dove to Dave, and the list goes on, and
on, and on. It’s safe to say that we’re living in a toxic copycat culture. Frankly
speaking, it is kind of funny to many but it actually derails the image and
quality of the original brands and products. People will mostly buy the fake
ones because they are cheaper but leaving the possiblity to put the blame on
the original brand or product or the worse case if they liked the fake one
better. Imitating brand identities and products are the same as stealing a
bank. Why is that so? It is because it is still stealing. What if it was your
brand or product that was imitated or your idea/prototype was stolen, how would
you feel if the stealers benefitted from it? It was yours, so you own it. You
are the original one, so be original.
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