Barnbrook creates amazing graphic pieces full of colour, typography and his opinions. He uses a mixture of photography, 3D layouts and animation. Everyone one of his designs are different but his style remains the same. in this piece ‘Stop American Cultural Imperialism’, Jonathan expresses his negative opinion on Americas and their culture. He sets an image of Americans being greedy by using photographs of greasy fattening food and money. Using large typography he creates a strong message to the viewers that we must change the stereotypical view Americans. i believe this view on Americans is very dated and this opinion is beginning to fade as time goes on but this may be why Johnathan has used a dated style for this poster. During an interview with Sean O’Toole/Design Indaba Johnathan mentions “fonts are one of things that unconsciously show ‘the spirit of the age'”, which i strongly agree with.

This photograph captured during the 1968 Mexican Olympic games of Tommie Smith and John Carlos is full of emotion and significance. The two American sprinters bow their heads and raise a black gloved fist to protest against racial discrimination. I am a strong believer in standing up for what you believe in and this is a perfect moment in history when this was performed. This was a very important moment for the sprinters as they planned and successfully carried out their peaceful protest during a time it would be seen by thousands of people. They had a dream and seized their moment and this beautiful image captures that.

Peter Kennard has created a series of photo-montages seeking to reflect his involvement in the anti-Vietnam war movement. This is an impressive and powerful piece of lithography. Using an image of the world draws in everyone and everything to the seriousness of the piece. I have an interest for war history and believe art like this is a great way of attracting the worlds attention to destressing issues like this.

Bibliography

‘Stop American Cultural Imperialism’, (1999), available at: http://www.barnbrook.net/work/virus-japan-poster/

The Design Virus, (6/12/17), available at: http://www.designindaba.com/articles/interviews/design-virus

Black power salute (1968) available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Olympics_Black_Power_salute

Peter Jennard, 2003, available at: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/138626494755144527/