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Artist: Stinky Sam
Title of the contribution: Modern Censorship
Arpillera Number: 8
Arpillera segment placement in the mask: Lower center far-right
Reading Tip: Just look at it
My topic is censorship in the media. I care about this because censorship by big media is suppressing the opinion and ideology of the opposing political party. The different physical elements in my arpillera that convey these concerns are the logos and covers of popular social media and news outlets, with a big message saying: “Government Censorship Protecting You From Reality.” The key design elements of my artwork are the emphasis on the message in the center because it is overlapping all the other images as well as being in the middle so the eyes of the viewer will notice that more. My takeaway message is don’t make opinions based on the biased news of Facebook or Twitter, or, fill in the blank. Wait until the facts are known and make an informed decision. Also, take what is seen, heard, or read with a grain of salt because some sources might not have all the facts or might have a hidden agenda not in our own interest.