P1: Activism in communities are:
Protests- Actions and gestures used in organizations to express strong disapproval of their argument and directed to the individuals responsible. Can be social injustices and objection regarding government laws and is created to influence the public opinions.
Boycotts- It is usually organized by volunteers, in order to make a deal with an business or organization. They are usually non-violent protests but also inflicts economic and long term damage.
Determination for Petitions- An written request submitted to authority, to seek legal action and remedy for the person's complaint and usually needs witnesses to proceed further.
Violent attitude in Protests- Escalates beyond peaceful protests that includes destruction of property, fear in the crowd, rioting, physical injuries of pepper spray and assault that usually leads to armed rebellion.
Some examples are protests due to poor work conditions, boycotting who takes ownership of bus seats, or an wrongful employee to have a minimum of people sign a petition to bring awareness to budget cuts or wrongful dismissals.
P2:
What is art activism?
Rapid movement of artists who use their skills in art figures or imagery to address societal norms, political debates and awareness for ethical issues. Also researchers and activists can use art as leverage to get through to people and make a impact on the economy and promote better change. They can highlight issues and commonly used for Artificial intelligence to be involved to raise bias questions and discover people's creativity to not ignore social issues.
Untitled No. 1 by Paula Rego, 1998, via National Galleries Scotland
The artwork I choose demonstrates the art in minimal space and the image of the hardworking women getting an adoption. The women are usually overworked and exhausted, and during that time women didn't get enough credit during tough times. I wanted to choose an art work that can have both positive and negative opinions, and the subject is still present in today's society. In today's society, some women still don't have their own voice when it comes to kids and the art gives a isolated and sad emotion. Women sexualized by men and then it becomes a problem for women to move forward with their life.
P3:
1. The Art of Activism: Your All-Purpose Guide to Making the Impossible Possible by Steve Duncombe and Steve Lambert
" Good activism is instrumental. It is activity targeted toward a discernible end. Art, on the other hand, tends not to have such a clear target. It’s hard to say what art is for or against; its value often lays in showing us new perspectives and new ways to see our world. Its effect is often subtle and hard to measure; even confusing or contradictory messages can be layered into the work. Good art, in our opinion, always contains a surplus of effect: something we can’t quite describe or put our finger on, but leaves an impression upon us nonetheless". pg.4
"Artistic activism is powerful stuff. It can be used for good, and it can also be used for evil. But if we throw out any tool ever used unethically we’d have nothing left. This is why we must use artistic activism carefully and thoughtfully and continually ask ourselves if the creative process we use and the artistic actions we produce are in line with the politics we hold dear and the vision of the world we aspire to build" pg.7.
2. An Introduction to Activist Art | The Collector | by Stefanie Graf
" Just like Jacques-Louis David’s paintings promoted civic virtue and the abolishment of an old political system in order to create new and improved structures, contemporary artists use their works in similar ways. Paula Rego's ‘Abortion Series’ from 1998 is a fitting example of art that had a direct political impact. When a referendum to legalize abortion in Portugal failed in 1998, the artist created a series of paintings that highlighted the fear, pain, and danger of illegal abortions." (Below Untitled No.1 by Paula Rego).
Her artwork was popular and a great example of the injustices of women getting raped during that time and the aftermath of women in danger of illegal abortions. It had an direct political impact and hightlightened the pain and fear women was forced into.
"Mexican artist Diego Rivera was an essential leader of Mexican Muralism, which often included political and activist content. He was a member of the Communist party and his work often criticized Capitalism and the upper class. The Uprising aligns with Rivera’s own political beliefs by depicting workers and a woman with her baby in her arms fighting against the soldiers and oppression"
The art portrays workers conditions and symbolizes the class struggle and resistance of workers.
3. Artists Using Their Creativity to Drive Activism | Global Citizen
Three artists, a curator and writer came together to dicuss the pieces that have not only best reflected the era, but have made an impact.
The most powerful or influenctial American protest art made anytime after WWII.
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