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Driving Question:
How can we use art, like Picasso’s Guernica, to raise awareness about modern world problems such as income inequality?
Driving Question:
How can we use art, like Picasso’s Guernica, to raise awareness about modern world problems such as income inequality?
Art has the power to communicate strong emotions and messages that words sometimes cannot. By studying Guernica, we saw how Picasso used powerful imagery to protest violence and suffering. Inspired by that, we created our own piece to show the unfairness and struggles caused by income inequality today. Our artwork used symbols to represent things like poverty, wealth gaps, and the impact on people’s lives. This project showed us that art can be a tool for change, helping people see problems from a new perspective and encouraging them to think and take action.
Why did you choose this entry from your portfolio?
Why did you choose this entry from your portfolio?
We chose this project because it combined creativity with an important real world issue. It wasn’t just about making art it was also about sending a message and raising awareness about income inequality. I’m proud of how our group turned a big problem into a powerful image, and it shows how people can use art to express ideas and work as part of a team.
Guernica Original Piece
Guernica Original Piece
Our Class Guernica Piece
Our Class Guernica Piece
For this art project, we had to use all of our previous art knowledge to make a project similar to the Guernica because it is based on a world conflict that has caused harm to people for hundreds of years. The conflict we chose was freedom of speech because it should be a law worldwide, and we believe people are allowed to share their opinions. This conflict is important because many countries that don't have equal access to this right tend to have segregation and bias that make everyone watch what they say based on who they are, so they aren't able to legally share their opinions.
The Guernica is used as propaganda because it shows the outcome of the war on this side and influences others by seeing the victim's perspective of this tragedy. Propaganda is used to influence people in a certain way that makes them pick a side to hate/like something or someone, which can change who the person stands with.
Artist Statement
A conflict we would put my life on the line for is Freedom Of Speech. Freedom of speech is my right to express how I feel or say what I would like. We chose this conflict because everyone should be able to speak up without worrying about getting in trouble or punished. If people can't speak freely, it can stop society from growing or improving. By standing up for freedom of speech, we protect our voice and the voices of others who might not be able to speak out.
Also, freedom of speech is important because it helps keep governments and other powerful groups in check. Without it, bad things could happen, and no one would know because people couldn’t talk about it. Everyone should be able to share their ideas or criticize things that are wrong without fear. Fighting for this right makes sure future generations can have open conversations and help make things better.
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Chemistry
This artwork is a reinterpretation of Guernica where we used color and chemistry to show intense emotions. The blue side represents sadness and calm, with a figure holding a serotonin molecule, often linked to mood and peace. The red side shows chaos and anger, with a twisted figure and a dopamine like molecule, symbolizing intense emotion or addiction. A giant hand lights a flame between the two sides, representing a spark or turning point. The piece shows how emotions can be like chemical reactions unpredictable, powerful, and deeply human.
Sketches & Paintings
What did you learn or discover through this project?
What did you learn or discover through this project?
Through this project, we learned that art is a powerful way to express serious issues and start conversations. By creating a piece inspired by Guernica, we saw how images and symbols can tell a story without using words. We also discovered how income inequality affects people’s lives in many ways, such as access to education, healthcare, and basic needs. This project helped us understand the emotional and social impact of the issue, not just the facts.
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