I’m
not a stereotype
print / photoshop, 14" x 11" |
Artist
Statement
My piece on discrimination uses racism as a way to depict discrimination.
The piece is meant to be an ad for a magazine. The ad is part of
a fictitious campaign, for a non-profit organization, to fight against
racism. The ad is part of a series of five ads, each focusing on
a different culture. My hope with this piece was to make people
realize the way they look at others. Everyday people judge others
without even realizing that they are passing judgments. By stating
many stereotypes that are often thought about an African American
person, the viewer sees how ridiculous these opinions sound. I wanted
for the viewer to look at the person in the ad as an individual
and not as a stereotype.
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