Instructions
Research:
Visit the exhibit in Bellarmine Hall and look at the books on Library Resources
Use the resources on this website.
As you are doing your research, have in mind current social justice issues. Choose one socialissue you are passionate about. Inspired by Szyk's work, create your own piece of art.
*** Please note the purpose is not to replicate Szyk's method of artistry but to use his art as inspiration, as a place to jump off from. Your art can take a myriad of forms. ***
Title (in italics)
Medium, (i.e. pen, crayon, pencil, mixed media etc.), Size (height before width)
Date (year)
Art:
Media: Mixed media, Digital photography, Drawing, Collage, Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting.
Size Limit, 2 dimensional art (photography, drawing, mixed media, painting, collage) is to be no larger than 40x60”, and 3 dimensional art (sculpture) maximum size is 20x30x10”.
Submit
File Size is between: 5MB - 40MB
DPI is between: 72 DPI - 300 DPI
With your submission, you will be asked to explain the inspiration and purpose behind your work.
What elements of Szyk's work inspired you?
Explain the social justice issue you are addressing and how you are communicating this through your art.
Szyk's art was a call to action. What response would you like to get from your audience?
