Lanie Vevasis Portfolio 2017
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"Dealings with artists requires great prudence; they are acquainted with all classes of society, and for that very reason, dangerous..." ~ Leopold I
This three-dimensional piece was created by Banksy, a well known yet anonymous English street artist. He is best known for his graffiti that commonly expresses key elements of social activism. His common stenciled work is not seen here however. This is a sculpture made of a recycled kids' playground dolphin as well as several other items that represent trash. This is a statement against pollution and the disrespect of the environment. It has no words, yet it conveys a clear message, making it a strong example of social commentary. This image was created by a social activist artist by the name of Ricardo Levins Morales. This seemingly simple piece carries a heavier meaning when you look at the words; the building that the skeleton figure is pouring into the jail is a high school, and at the bottom, it says 'Budget Priorities'. This brings to light the uncomfortable truth that the cost of education is more important than the quality of the education/ the environment of the education for most schools in the United States. Besides the message it gives, the art style of the piece is reminiscent of a print (I could not find the original medium for the piece). Some other works that I appreciate are shown below. From left to right:
Poster from We The People Series, Shepard Fairey, 2017 Music Video for Moby & The Void Pacific Choir's Are You Lost in the World Like Me? , animation by Steve Cutts, 2016 Artwork by Pawel Kuczynski, 2013
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Lanie Trudiana VevasisI am a current Junior at Shippensburg High School that loves all aspects of art. I am in no way an expert; however, I am constantly looking to expand my knowledge and experience. Archives
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