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Dissertation
Part of Something Bigger : A Contextual Review of Social Practice
2019
Overview
My commitment has long been to the construction and exhibition of art that help correct the imbalance of power that exists in our society. The works titled Part of Something Bigger is a grouping of Small political prints used to construct instillations that convey overwhelming problems that we are constantly reminded of through advertisement and social media. The small prints are also collaged together to create deeper conversations about the complexity of the issues. These prints show a large range of issues plaguing society and how these issues often overlap and block out each other sometimes competing for attention; while still showing the history and long-term fights that have raged alongside them. Printmaking has tremendous power to move people towards social change with its long history as a voice for the people. As a medium for social awareness it has the ability to challenge and confront the biggest issues of our time in how it promotes an equal and balanced society, in which people are accountable for their own actions. This drew me to printmaking and its ability to reach a larger audience, as an art form historically for the masses. My work is democratic in nature, in that it's affordable and meant to be seen in public spaces; places where large groups gather. This work is meant to shines a light on the darker sides of society; art that challenges the \"so called normal\" social world and enacting meaningful change by have viewers to confront their own biases and opinions on social topics. It promotes a large range of outcomes—healing, increased awareness, attitudinal change, more diverse thinking and increased civic participation, it could be called movement building, but the works exists primarily to promote the asking of the questions.
