Perfect Pink
Today, we live in a society where young people feel pressure
to achieve perfection. From an early age, we are influenced by characters like
the famous doll that sets unrealistic ideals and expectations, particularly for
women, a source of much criticism against the doll.
This photo book is created with an existing publisher as the sender. The photo
book is titled “Perfect Pink,” and, as the title suggests, pink serves as a
powerful signal color to represent the doll. In the context of the doll, this
color has also come to symbolize perfection and happiness. By highlighting
imperfect images of the doll in relation to actual people, the photo book
critiques and questions the unrealistic ideals that the doll imposes on women
and girls. The imperfect images also stand in contrast to the other photos we
see on social media, which constantly try to project perfection.
The photo book begins with an introductory text discussing the unrealistic
demands the doll creates. Following that, the images are organized according to
various quotes from the movie made about the doll. The quotes provide a natural
division and pause, reinforcing the purpose of criticizing the pressures placed
on women.
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