MOLDED CELLULOSE SPONGE, ACRYLIC, DUCT TAPE, WOOL, VISCOSE
Bartleby The Comedian, consists of a sideways blazer complete with a sideways collar, lapel, and side button opening. On the side view, the blazer looks “straight.” The “front” features a half blazer front made out of molded cellulose sponge, painted yellow with highlighted accents on the wrinkles and folds. This induces the effect of a faux opening, at the front. Instead the wearer must open the blazer on the side view. Taking reference to Cattelan’s Comedian, the trousers are paired with a similar faux opening, with the fly opening, leading to a duct tape covered godet restricting entry to the pant. Instead the wearer, must open the trouser on the side. Welt pockets are placed strategically on the side emulating the new “back view,” and strong pleats create the illusion of the two legged front on the side view. Understanding that in our daily lives, we can say I Would Prefer Not To, but at times we are inclined to remain integrated into society to survive, Bartelby The Comedian says: I Would Prefer Not To, but I must.