Solidarity (Fist) Guerrilla Posting's
Solidarity (Fist) Guerrilla Posting's
At the beginning of September 2024, I decided to take it upon myself to create opportunities. The opportunity to exhibit my work across St. Louis; that's precisely what I did literally. I figured I'd do impromptu guerrilla-inspired postings of my Solidarity Screenprinted fists from my BFA senior show instead of letting them sit in my home studio. ( I have two sizes and several colors of fists; they are velcroed on the back for easy posting, and a QR code that leads to my digital business card with my portfolio & social media.)
Every Solidarity (FIST) posting has a location tag, a date, and a photo in case anyone wants to visit, and for my recollection. I'm aware that this may be temporary, like vandalism, washing/withering away, unwanted, and reported. I am not posting on businesses or some buildings as of right now because they are private property. I am always open to suggestions.
My hope is that others will interact with my fist (literally my fist in different shades and sizes), either by resharing it on social media, taking the fist for themselves, taking a photo, or even damaging it (prefer people not to damage the fists). Some people may take this fist as Anti-White or Anti- Anything because of the melinated tones but it's not that all. It is actually the sense of community, unity, hope, power, strength, and resistance. Read the literature in this article about the multifaceted meaning of the raised fist. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-raised-fist-global-symbol-fighting-oppression
A streetlight pole on 39th Street & Folsom Ave
A streetlight pole on 39th Street & Folsom Ave
On a large rock outside of DADAH's Visual Art Studios on Big Bend Blvd & E Swon Ave
Parking meter near CAM on Washington Blvd & Spring Ave
Traffic light pole near First Watch on Laclede Ave & North Euclid Ave
Parking meter near Just John on Manchester Ave in the Grove
Streetlight pole near Artisans on the Loop on Delmar Blvd & West Gate Ave in the LOOP
Streetlight pole near The Blue Ocean Restaurant on Delmar Blvd & West Gate Ave in the LOOP
Stop sign on South 39th Street & Lafayette Ave
Traffic light pole near BP gas station on South Grand & Park Ave
Bus Stop near Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital on South Grand Blvd
Traffic light pole near SSM hospital construction site on Chouteau Ave & South Grand Blvd
Parking meter near Philip Slein Gallery on McPherson Ave & North Euclid Ave
Parking meter near Hometown Veterns Medical & Art St. Louis on Locust Street
Streetlight pole near Wash U Infectious Disease Clinic on South Taylor Ave
Wall in the Central West In Bus Terminal at the CWE Station on South Taylor Ave
Traffic light pole near Soulard Market on South Seventh Street & Lafayette Ave
Stop sign near Dennis and Judith Jones Education and Visitors Center in Forest park
Stop sign near Central Print on the Corner of Montgomery Street & N. 14th Street
Traffic light pole near SLPS Doentown Office on N. 11th Street & Convention Plaza
Parking meter near Walgreens on Lindell Blvd by Whitter St.
Update
FIST REMOVED/ TAKEN from Traffic light pole near BP gas station on South Grand & Park Ave
FIST REMOVED/ TAKEN from Bus Stop near Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital on South Grand Blvd
FIST RIPPED/TORN from Streetlight pole near Wash U Infectious Disease Clinic on South Taylor Ave
FIST REMOVED/ TAKEN from Parking meter near Philip Slein Gallery on McPherson Ave & North Euclid Ave
FIST TORN frorm a streetlight pole on 39th Street & Folsom Ave
FIST REMOVED/ TAKEN Traffic light pole near First Watch on Laclede Ave & North Euclid Ave
FIST REMOVED/ TAKEN Traffic light pole near SSM hospital construction site on Chouteau Ave & South Grand Blvd