Linocut Planning

Project Planning THEME: Social Activism 3 color reduction print OR 1color if Design is Complex Stylization and Design (doesn’t have to be realistic) Bold/Contrast Black and White images work best

Social Issues Library of Congress list of Social Issues Just Seeds is a network of 30 artists committed to social, environmental, and political engagement. The list below reflects themes that they have worked on over the years with examples. However, you are NOT LIMITED to just these prompts. Poverty Clean Water Climate Change Immigration Education for All Veterans Reproductive and Gender Rights Natural Resources Endangered Species Library of Congress list of Social Issues United Nations List of Social Issues University of Maryland List of Social Issues -

Planning in Sketchbook Challenge: To effectively communicate your social issue through a dynamic composition. This print will be SMALL, so you must utilize your space effectively! Chosen Social Issue: In one sentence explain why you feel strongly about this issue – be specific. List 3 FACTS that support that stance. Brainstorm at least 5 images and text that could represent those facts.   What do you want to communicate? Will your imagery and message be understood by someone unfamiliar with it? Find a minimum of 5 reference images Create a minimum of 4 thumbnails Have a peer critique, then an instructor critique Planning in Sketchbook

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Social Commentary Artists Shepard Fairey Swoon Favianna Rodriguez Leopoldo Mendez Paul Kuczynski Sue Coe Banksy Gorilla Girls Gilbert and George Ai Wei Wei Marta Minujin Shirin Neshat Kara Walker Barbara Kruger David Alfaro Siqueiros Judy Chicago UN Women Ad Series Oakland Museum Political Poster Collection The Beehive Collective Just Seeds Artist Collective Posada Art Foundation UC Berkeley Print Collection Eli Jacobi Jay Ryan Jenny Robinson Elizabeth Catlett Helen Siegl “Know Where You Stand” Seth Taras Sue Coe John Muafangejo

Shepard Fairey: An American contemporary graphic designer/illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (…OBEY…) sticker campaign. His work became more widely known in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, specifically his Barack Obama "Hope" poster. 

Shepard Fairey: Obey this Film 11:30min What effects can placing artwork in an unexpected place create? How does the artwork of Shepard Fairey communicate to a large, diverse audience? What types of materials/processes does he use? What do you think it means when Fairey says that “a picture can make their [viewer’s] head follow their heart”? How does this align with our project?

Banksy: an anonymous England- based street artist/vandal/political activist Satirical street art and distinctive stenciling technique.

Artist Spotlight Video: Favianna Rodriguez http://favianna.flyingcart.com/

 Molly Fair: transformative justice, self-defense, forgiveness, self-reflection, surviving and thriving, love Fernando Marti: A quetzal, migrant, flying free with no regard to border walls. 

Sue Coe

Stephen Alcorn Odetta Joan Baez – singer

Elizabeth Catlett

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