Here Ruining People Is Considered Sport appropriates a quote from Vince Foster Jr.’s posthumous letter and transfers it onto a rubber stamp, imprinting the phrase on the reverse side of $20 bills before reintroducing them into circulation. Foster’s words, written before his death in 1993, serve as critical commentary on the adversarial nature of politics. By inscribing this statement on currency, I examine the transactional dimensions of political power, underscoring the destructive forces at play within the political arena. Through this intervention, the project invites critical reflection on the toll of political discourse, urging viewers to consider the strategic gamesmanship that shapes governance and public perception.
