Politics

It is becoming a growing trend that people use design as a form of politics. From portraits of Royals to the 2nd World War propaganda, design has been widely used to portray political statements.

Design has been used to make many different statements. Anthony Burrill's work "Oil and Water do not Mix" is a political statement against the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in 2010. Burrill screen printed posters using oil washed up on the beaches from the Oil Spill, he then sold the posters and donated the money to a charity devoted to cleaning the beaches.

Judy Chicago's piece "The Dinner Party" was a statement to recognise the achievements of women in history. It included Georgia O'Keefe, Emily Dickinson and Virginia Woolfe. She said

“Do I still hope that feminist art can make a difference in the world? My answer is yes. I continue to believe that we need an art that can help us see the world through other people’s eyes and thereby lead us to a future where the world will be made at least a little more whole.” I think that, since 1979 when the piece was created, feminist art and the whole feminist movement has become more prominent. More people are aware of feminism and agree with equality now. 

In terms of politics and my own work, I hope to ensure that all of my work reflects my own views, I hope to not create anything which is prejudiced or stereotyping people without correct research and will support positive change both through my work and my own life.