Final Intervention

 Evan Brown

Instagram Art Intervention

My intervention pertains to the meaning/influence behind a few pieces of art/artists. ​It is no question that we have seen an uptick in political unrest in our country as of late. Nonetheless, much of the world is dissatisfied with their political leaders as well. In addition to that, the utilization of art intervention during these times is constant. Art comes in many different forms, one of those being social activism. Therefore, with the use of art that inspires, one can make social change. Hence, the point of Instagram Art Intervention; where one can find a steady flow of various art pieces that address socio-political issues. Given this, Théodore Géricault’sThe Raft of the Medusa 1818-1819 depicts an image deemed as “too gruesome” by critics at the time. However, Géricault aimed to paint an accurate picture for the audience of what truly happened following the aftermath of a war. By the same token, Max Ernst’s Europe After the Rain 1940-1942 portrays the surrealistic landscape of post-World War II Europe. Furthermore, Max Ernst was personally affected Nazi politics in Germany and felt deep resentment towards the regime. Another artist who was affected by the Nazi Party went by the name of Peter Kien, however, Peter painted his Watercolor of Terezin 1944 while he was actually imprisoned in Terezin. Sadly, he was deported to Auschwitz and brutally murdered thereafter at the age of twenty-five. However, he lives on through his work which proved to be essential in recalling the sheer truth of the holocaust. Norman Rockwell’s painting The Problem We All Live With 1964 is nothing short of intense, but neither was the American South in the 1960’s. Racism was still very much alive and because of social activism, our predecessors were able to make change. In Berlin, Dimitri Vrubel graffitied his world famous The Kiss From 1990 on the Berlin Wall. This was a testament to the formation of the new German Democratic Republic. Vrubel’s painting was especially groundbreaking because it depicted two men kissing each other. Not only were they successful in tearing down the Berlin Wall; however, more and more barriers continue to be broken. Therefore, in learning from the great artists and activists who came before us, using technology to enact political change is transcendent. Taking part in such an action is truly setting the precedent for generations to come. It is our duty to continue fighting for basic human rights in order to honor those who came before us. Not to mention, we must learn from our past and take everything in stride. Art intervention has proven to be greatly beneficial not only to the artist, but those who thoroughly enjoy it. With that, people gravitate towards art that is made to address social change because they can relate. Social issues such as racism, homelessness, and poverty are all products of society. In order to change our society, we must first change ourselves. In doing that, it is important to learn from the feelings the artists mentioned were trying to convey in their work. Instagram Art Intervention makes it easier for people of all ages to have access to inspirational work with a purpose. Social media is so easily accessible nowadays that nobody should be deprived of influential artwork. Therefore, Instagram Art Intervention aims to consistently provide our audience with expressive artwork that inspires social change.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjPstLn-rrwAhXdMlkFHd67B9cQFjAFegQIAhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disappearingman.com%2Fberlin-wall%2Fthe-kiss%2F&usg=AOvVaw0tunuYtFP7wvsrVZm0pwYq

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                                                        The kiss from 1990 ~ Dimitri Vrubel

                                                    The problem we all live with ~ Norman Rockwell

                               The raft of the Medusa ~ Théodore Géricault 

                                        Europe after the rain ~ Max Ernst

                                                                         Watercolor of Terezin ~ Peter Kien

Final Intervention (Jesse)

Final Intervention   

 My final intervention will be a short form podcast focused on educating young children about art history. This podcast will cover art in relation to identity, self expression, activism, and politics. We will briefly cover contemporary art movements and the artist’s that contributed to them. We will then compare their protests to our own, discuss the importance of performance art, and theorize on the future of art history.

    Because this podcast is intended for a young audience and because my co-host/ partner is 7 years old I will curate the podcast so it is age appropriate. My hope is to teach and encourage my brother and those who listen to become active in the art field. If not by performing themselves, then by sharing and interacting with art any way possible. I will be introducing my co-host to mostly female artists and briefly describe the feminist movement for context. I will feature activists The Gorilla Girls and artist Yoko Ono. I believe this is an important way to highlight the correlation between both activists and artists.

This is my outline so far:

1. What is Art History 
1. Why is it Important to us?
2. Why should we care?
2. Identity Politics
1. Self Expression/Individualism
2. Culture
1. Oppression
3. Introduction to Activism
1. Protest 
2. Art Activism/Intervention
3. Performance Art
1. Yoko Ono
4. Installation Art
1. Found Objects
4. Art Movements
1. Environmental Movement
1. Luz Interruptus 
2. Gabriel Orozco
5. Reflecting on Environmental Protest
1. The importance of getting involved
6. Brainstorming future performances

(Death By Plastic, Luzinterruptus)

(Hojas por Hojas, Luzinterruptus)

"Sanstars" (2012) Gabriel Orozco

Works Cited

Sobre luzinterruptus | luzinterruptus

Gabriel Orozco's 'Asterisms' At The Guggenheim Is An Exquisite Journey Through The Mundane (PHOTOS) | HuffPost

Woman and Black live Matters(written post)

 

The ladies of Black Lives Matter are not adapting to the requests of decency legislative issues. They are cutting out space for people of color to battle for equity. My post talks more about woman empowerment, “I am beautiful work of Art”

In "South Side Girls", I analyze the encounters of individuals of color and young ladies during the Great Migration, a period wherein individuals of color likewise stood up to challenges in lodging separation, hyper policing, and bigoted viciousness. These young ladies were essential for a huge development in dark life, and they were frequently looked to as the models of dark achievement or disappointment; they truth be told carried numerous yearnings and expectations for a local area that didn't generally deal with them like their lives made a difference. The unbending ways that African American community pioneers saw individuals of color was interesting to me since they were in an outlandish position excessively youthful, excessively female, and too dark to ever be heard. However, notwithstanding this, I discovered minutes in which they were given or just accepted open doors to talk about what made a difference to them. I discovered a few meetings with pregnant young ladies during the 1920s and 1930s they were the most underestimated of the minimized. However, in these meetings, I contend, they clarify that they are residents and that the state, families, and establishments have bombed them. A portion of the young ladies I remember for my book oppose accusing themselves; all things considered, they clarify that they, as residents, have rights, which are not being regarded. 

"Do you think BLM movement has changed our day-to-day and why?

I consider these young ladies regularly as I observe the present development unfurl were young ladies, some still teens, and others scarcely more seasoned, are spreading the word about it that they won't endure state disappointment, or the disappointment of their networks to perceive the worth of their lives or their authority. The ladies associated with Black Lives Matter are not worried about addressing the race in specific light or adapting to the requests of decency governmental issues. Maybe, they are cutting out space for people of color to battle for equity from the trans lady who is passing on for it, to the lady in elective office, to the lawyer addressing protestors, to the young lady holding up a sign for Rekia Boyd, to the sorority part holding vigil before a police headquarters, to the school ladies wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts nearby. I'm anticipating seeing what impact Black Lives Matter will have on the public official race in 2016 upfront, I trust, will be the individuals of color who began this development and an army of much more behind them. 

In any case, with regards to the counter Trump images in any event, what radiates through past the feeling of play is an era, the entertainment of deriding incredible figures, and the solace that comes from aggregate adapting. Instances of the previous remember the satires for Melania Trump's notorious "I truly couldn't care less, do u?" coat and the diverting of the "Arthur's clench hand" image to mobilize against sexism. Hostile to Trump people go to images like Barack Obama and Joe Biden tricking Trump's White House appearance to adapt, and with regards to straight-up offending the president, the models are perpetual: espresso, gazing into the shroud, small hands, minuscule Trump, and his persistent troubles working umbrellas

Resources

• ïDrew, Kimberly. This Is What I Know about Art. Penguin Workshop, 2020.
• ïConfessions of the Guerrilla Girls. Harper Collins, 1995.
• ïhttps://www.guerrilla girls.com/
• ïhttps://blackcontemporaryart.Tumblr.com/post/181707865592/Florine-d%C3%A9mosth%C3%A8ne-prelude-to-the-capture
• ïhttps://blackcontemporaryart.Tumblr.com/call
• ïhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/mbzxa3/memes-are-our-generations-protest-art

Intervention 3

     My intervention 3 will be about Gun violence and how it affects all people in the world. I made the phrase "I am not your target" with a target on the back of the tee; this all represents the human condition. No one wants to be a target of gun violence and its many other forms revolving around a gun, but we will all have something shot at as with these threats around. Like how many students are scared that they will be victims of a school shooting and not knowing that any day now could be their last, I am included in this category. Not only that, but the local police shooting unarmed people because they just feel like they have a gun; there are many cases of them being black; they would get two shots while they are turned around, not posing a threat. It feels like every day we just have a target on our back, not knowing if one robber gets a little too scared and just pulls the trigger, not wanting to kill you but does just because of how easy it is to end someone. These weapons were made not for defense, but to get an edge on many people, you could kill accurately and fast, the second as a defense weapon. 

The front of the tee

The back of the tee

Intervention 2

Ana Silvestre


Gun control So let me get this straight, driving a vehicle has more restrictions the owning a firearm does. What goes through when trying to drive a car, well you need to take a class to learn how to drive a car, then pass a test which you have to get an 80 or above to get your permit, but then you have to practice for 6 months and if you mess up once, you have to redo the whole process, And you have to go through a test which is hard to pass and you could fail if you don’t do it perfectly. Then every so often you have to go and renew your licenses and can lose that license at any time. For owning a gun you go through a course then you can get your license with a “Background check”, But is saying that you have any felonies because that is the only thing stopping you from owning a gun, not a mental check, anything else. This can also be negated as well, As you could go to a private seller, order online, or go to a gun show which is just the stupidest thing I’ve heard in the world. Hey, you know a thing that sends a metal projectile that can cause major damage to someone that can kill them from a distance? Yea let’s have it as easy to buy as fruit from a market. We should care about this because innocent people are getting killed, kids being killed because of how many loopholes are in the system for buying a firearm, which needs to be tightened up. The quote I agree with is “The rifle itself has no moral stature since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil.” (Jeff Cooper, Art of the Rifle)The good people in this world and we can put more restrictions on these dangerous toys, and put a stop to all the easy access.

front of poster  

Back of the poster 

Final Intervention

  

How Easy a Bullet Can Take a Life

Instagram page

    I made an Instagram account to spread the message that gun violence is a serious issue in the world. The photo I took that is shown above is someone killing another person with a gun showing how easy it can be to take someones life with a gun. 

The second amendment was made back when we had the musket, where it took up to a minute to load each shot and was not always accurate with its shot, not a 60 round magazine that fires each shot with an almost perfect aim for more than 100 meters of distance. And there will be the people that say they are “pro-life” and also say that “guns don’t kill people, people do” which is both just false. If you were pro-life, then you would let the government go through with gun control laws as these weapons that were the purpose for mass distraction and murder is not something that should be controlled. And you can’t tell me that firearms aren’t made to kill, but defense, because before the public could get access to firearms, it was private militias that had access to the first, which is just private military owners, then once they were tested they were sent out to the public. 

    The statement that guns don’t kill people, people do, yea that is true, in a literal sense a gun on its own cannot kill someone, as the trigger mechanism needs a finger to pull back so it can launch the firing pin inside the bullet to the igniter that then launch the bullet out the barrel, but the gun was built for that projectile to land inside something, to kill something. And why shouldn’t we restrict how people get guns then? Why shouldn’t we just have more control over how people get firearms? Since people kill people, but at that point, it’s too unreasonable, as that’s "taking away our guns" This was made in light of pistols, but what about Assault rifles, Sniper rifles, Sub-machine guns (SMG), and designated marksman rifle (DMR’s); All these guns were made to do MASS damage with its rounds that they fire, and a standard magazine size of 30 rounds or more for SMG’s, DMR’s and AR’s. Sniper rifles may have less in the magazine but with their massive bullets, an.50 cal is as big as the normal male’s hand and able to pierce a wall and still be able to blow off your leg or arm, and that’s how powerful they are, why do we need this? The answer is, we don’t need to say no to these weapons as they were linked to Multiple shootings and were able to cause mass devastation against people and don’t tell me this is for home defense as a .556 neato round inside a house without any protection for the ears will make you deaf and multiple shots will cause irreversible ear damage. 

    This does not include what the others will do, and with this, they are way too big to wield even for a home invasion of some sort, in mind why wouldn’t you just get a shotgun or handgun? Smaller with less kick to each shot, while still needing ear protection, you only really need one shot to bring a person down, for both a handgun and shotgun. These also prevent bad people from getting guns that do massive devastation, but instead of adding bodies, we should just not have any, and if you want to, have a long process that takes up to months of clearing, while that is happening, have them go for routine check-ups, once every few months as this would also allow the law enforcement or any enforcement to revoke the license and their guns. And even with the system we have, there are large loopholes that allow mentally ill people to grab a gun and if they want to cause mass harm, or racist fueled attacks. One such loophole is gun shows, where you don’t have to show a license to get a weapon, so what the point of the system where you could just go to a gun show and buy one, and cheaper So might as well not have the system at that point, because it’s only one gun show away from a mass murder waiting to happen.

Final Intervention -Brianna Prince

 My final Intervention I created a video that shows how we can help combat homelessness. I have chosen this topic because it is looked over all over the world even with the various supplies that could help. 

The message I want to convey to my audience is compassion and understanding for people to see that some people who are homeless actually need help; we can be the ones to help. I want to show that there various reasons that a person can be homeless and if we can take the time to learn maybe get to know and help the people even in our own neighborhoods.

Posted my video on Instagram, TicTok Facebook, TicTok, and twitter.


This project helps me creatively and it shows that I am tech savvy; I did the whole video on my phone on an app which I use all the time when I need to edit a video.


"Seven out of ten Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless." – Pras Michel


"We all, as individuals, can and should act compassionately and charitably. We can volunteer our time, energy, and dollars to help the underprivileged. We can feed the hungry, house the homeless. Most of us feel a moral and ethical responsibility to do so - to 'do unto others.' "

- Stephen Moore

Black Lives Matter Movement has inspired my project because of how fast people came on board because of how fast the stories and protests were shared on social media. “The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr. BLM Movement is exposing the racism even more now because people are are actually 

Michael Rakowitz created inflatable shelters, called paraSITE, that took the exhaust air from the HVAC system outside of the building. The air for the exhaust gives structure to the shelters and it also provides warmth to the plastic and also the person. I like how Rakowitz used an unexpected resource and created something completely different to help people in need.

The cities i live in Bayonne/Jersey City was also an inspiration. Seeing people asking for money and trying to find shelter in the rain or they have been homeless for so long they are used to the rain. It makes me sad that the world we are living in makes it difficult for people to survive.

List of Shelters:

- Hope House - Jersey City

- St Lucy's Homeless Shelter - Jersey City

- York Street Project - Jersey City 

- Homelessness Prevention Program - Jersey City

Statics of the triggers of homelessness

Screenshot of Video

My Post On Social Media 

 

 

 https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/city/nj-jersey_city

http://www.gregorysholette.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Interventionists_03_14_041.pdf

final intervention

    For my final intervention, I will be talking about racism and discrimination in different groups and communities such as black people, Latinos, Asians, and LGBTQ. what inspired me to make this project and talk about the LGBTQ community was my uncle who died a month ago. he was a very kind person but he was being discriminated against in the Dominican Republic for being gay. I wrote some letters on a t-shirt in different colors. an activist artist that inspired me to make this project was Kimberly Drew, Solange Pierre, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Martin Luther King JR, and John Berger. what inspired me a lot to make this project about black lives matters was the pictures that I saw in the book Black Lives Matters, the first picture was showing to kids with a poster that said "am I next" which is very painful to see that because that black people nowadays are afraid to go out because they don't if they would be a target to the police and they don't know if the will experience another scenario from the police. in my project, I wrote in my t-shirt that says "we need to love each other no matter who we are". With this quote, I want to make sure that the people who will be able to see it and read it feels identify especially racist people. I want them to feel identify with this post because nobody has to suffer because his/her color of the skin is "inadequate" or people from another country can't suffer because they were not born here. Also, in my project, I wrote the letter in different colors because of the LGBTQ flag and community. I wanted to talk about that because these people are being discriminated against in this country too. It is sad that in some parts of this country people have to be someone that they don't like just because other people don't like it. What I want to say about that is that everybody has their own right to choose their sexual preference because that's the way that they will feel good. Another picture that I saw in the book was with a caption that says "is he protecting you" showing a police officer who was doing anything just looking at everybody. because they were white. in an article by NBC News, they said that the "U.K to ban LGBTQ conversation therapy and provide more support". According to NBC News: Britain will move to ban conversion therapy and provide more support to those in the LGBTQ community who have undergone the treatment, as part of its post-pandemic government agenda. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government said measures would be brought forward to prevent these "abhorrent practices which can cause mental and physical harm," starting with a consultation on how best to protect people and how to eliminate coercive practices. A baseball player from Cleveland also shared a racist message received after a game-ending error and the message said ""Exercise your freedom of speech is a right way, I accept all comments, positive or negative but Definitely Not racist ones".

3 quote:

1- "symbolizes the strength and dignity of black people, an animal that never strikes back until he's back so far into the wall, he's got nothing to do but spring out".

2- "I thought about Emmett Till and I could not go back".

3- "the anger and outrage over Emmet Till's murder was one of the catalysts that sparked the civil rights movement and it was all because of a photo".

"We need to love each other no matter who we are"

"Every lives matters"

Short Essay

             Reading What I Know About Art, by Kimberly Drew was inspiring and relatable. Kimberly is a writer and curator. Drew started her career as a social media manager for the Metropolitan Museum of art. She is the leading voice for art and activism. She is very significant for amplifying the work of black creators. There is no one like her; she is a shero. She explores the theme of activism by sharing her own life journey. She had to fight many battles to succeed. Drew narrates through trial, triumph, personal experiences, learning and growth. She gives one the extra push to fight for what they believe in and not to give up. She is very inspiring to me because she is black and a female just like me. We are also both from New Jersey.

                              

Kimberly’s autobiographical story helps illustrate themes we’ve been discussing in many ways. Both Sontag and Drew help one see things through art and photography. “It means putting oneself into a certain relation to the world that feels like knowledge and, therefore, like power.” Sontag stated. Kimberly believes that art can help see and understand our own subjectivity. She uses art to explain that it can be a pathway to the world and help make sense of where we are now. “Photographs really are experience captured, and the camera is the ideal arm of consciousness in its acquisitive mood.” (Sontag) In this quote, Sontag realizes that art can shift a person's mood and or atmosphere.  Drew explained how during the Black Lives Matter protests her own workplace didn’t seem bothered by the riots. Many people created posters and art to bring forth their creativity. Drew knew that art would always come through and move people some way. 

Moments in her book that were meaningful to me was when she was failing in college. This stood out to me because people don’t often talk about the reality of college. She also talked about how it made her depressed. It was like I was reading about my life from someone else's eyes.  It was so relatable. Although that was one of her trials she kept pushing. That inspires me to do the same. Another touching moment was when she addressed how African American artists didn’t get recognition as much as whites did. Being black we have to fight ten times harder than everyone else. Many people don’t see us being capable enough to succeed. In middle school I was in gifted talented classes. In those classes I was surrounded by whites and Indians. They believed they were much smarter than me. I never felt the need to explain myself and my abilities to them because my work and grades spoke for me. In the story Drew talked about how in college she was treated differently from others because of the color of her skin. This made her become very frustrated. Through all of that she turned her frustration into something positive. She used it as a stepping stone to encourage others that they can be a part of the art world.

My major is sociology and sociology uses activism in many ways. As a sociologist their main goal is to help or improve people in particular situations. Sociologists study how humans interact, their behavior, and examine the effect of social influences. My goal is to become a social worker. As a social worker my job would be to support families and individuals through hard times. I would work very closely with professionals in health and social care to improve the outcome of their lives.

There are many meaningful ways for social workers to participate in social activism. They have a strong desire to help others improve their lives. Firstly, I would have to look at how the environment impacts people. This would help me raise awareness about the needs of the communities that are struggling. I would become their voice and I would fight for what they need. Then I would intervene so I could help improve their situations for the better. This could be things like ensuring healthy developmental for youth, stopping family violence, achieving equal opportunity and justice, and so much more. I would advocate and help clients get the deserving resources that they need. Qualities that I would have to have are empathy, communication skills, problem solving skills, and organizational skills. Help could be getting my clients into support groups or therapy. I could also help families get food stamps, child care, health care, and government benefits. This will be very helpful to help them cope with everyday needs. I could also use my own life experiences and life situations to help a client overcome something. They might be up against something I went through. The goal is to help and empower my clients so they can get past their current situations.  

 

           Drew, Kimberly. This Is What I Know About Art. Penguin USA, 2020. 

        Sontag , Susan. “On Photography .” Susan Sontag,        www.susansontag.com/SusanSontag/books/onPhotographyExerpt.shtml.