Lucinda's Commission: A question of identity

This set of objects is connected to the idea of an alter-ego or even a secret identity, and the question of which is the ‘real you’. The plain white fabric collar is part of Court dress - a kind of uniform for certain members of the legal profession - and is referred to as “bands”. Using the idea that the wearer might be a covert barrister or solicitor, the bands have been remade to blend in with other forms of attire. Here we have sketch models for Ninja bands, Viking bands and Smart Casual bands. The two I.D. passes are similarly connected to notions of dual identity. One allows access to and is recognised by an ancient group of peoples, and the other is clearly understood to be part of contemporary society.

Ninja bands

Viking bands

Smart Casual bands

ID card in Viking script