04/05/2015

COP part two: thoughts

Looking back on this project I think I should have given some thought to the riots and protests of the past- particularly as we dismiss those of today so easily and yet ignore that protest in the past is what made actual changes.

Topically, this illustration by Jamie Coe came up. I think it's good- it seems to favour the protesters and maybe open up the viewers mind to their side- which is particularly important regarding the public attitudes to Baltimore at this current moment. But I don't think it seems to suggest anything particularly radically view changing- which I know is hard as someone making images for a similar project and is on the fence (maybe too).  The contrast of the clenched fists and open hands is a nice touch, and the reflection suggesting two sides- but I mostly think it misses out on anything too emotive and that's what gets me most.


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