Valedictory Progress Check

The aim of my concentration is to create a series of social issue advertisements addressing the modern day issue of cultural appropriation. Race Relations defines cultural appropriation as "typically involving members of a dominant group exploiting the culture of less privileged groups — often with little understanding of the latter’s history, experience and traditions" (racerelations.about.com). Although I have not personally been affected by cultural appropriation, I have seen it and the negative effects that come with it pervade the world around me. Many of my friends have been offended and hurt by acts of cultural appropriation in their lives and I want to help them share their opinions on the subject with people who are not as educated about it. I want to create serious and visually appealing ads that confront the negative racial and ethnic connotations behind acts of cultural appropriation. I want to share my friend's stories and help people realized that this is not a harmless practice and understand the consequences these actions have on other people. 

Surrealism Final

Jess is a vibrant and outgoing person. She appears very confident on the outside and seems very comfortable with herself. On the inside she is a peaceful person who loves the outdoors. I wanted to capture the inner serenity of such a boisterous person, by having a nature scene shining through her outer self.

Jess is a huge joker and enjoys being silly and having fun. However, she can be very serious when she wants or needs to be. I chose to juxtapose these two ideals by having a a dark and grungy picture with a really silly pose. 

Although I can seem distant in person, on the inside I am a fun loving person who loves visiting the beach and bright colors. 

On the outside I appear very composed and down-to-earth but the inside me always has her head up in the clouds and is daydreaming about something or other. I liked the idea having filling my head up with clouds to show this and adding a glittery texture to give it an air of fantasy.

Perception vs Reality

Outward

-Nerdy
-Athletic
-Cat Lover
-Talkative

Inward

-Shy
-Loner
-Cat Lover