1. What topic did you choose for this unit and why did you pick it?
I chose LGBTQ+ world rights. It's such a large topic that's very controversial, and I have a very strong opinion about it. I knew exactly what topic I would choose from the beginning because there was so much I could do with the subject of gay rights, and all the ideas I had for that subject were really interesting and seemed doable.
I chose LGBTQ+ world rights. It's such a large topic that's very controversial, and I have a very strong opinion about it. I knew exactly what topic I would choose from the beginning because there was so much I could do with the subject of gay rights, and all the ideas I had for that subject were really interesting and seemed doable.
2. Why did you pick the images that you used in your art?
I used text as the layer underneath the map, and I specifically chose certain articles and stories of assist to use. I sorted the stories of murder of LGBTQ+ victims by country and then glued them down so that when the map was paced over the text it would show through. I chose these specific articles because I wanted to provoke emotion, and I also know that people would look to the place that they're from so if they see an article about a story that happened near them, then I'd be more likely to make them fee sentimental or moved.
I used text as the layer underneath the map, and I specifically chose certain articles and stories of assist to use. I sorted the stories of murder of LGBTQ+ victims by country and then glued them down so that when the map was paced over the text it would show through. I chose these specific articles because I wanted to provoke emotion, and I also know that people would look to the place that they're from so if they see an article about a story that happened near them, then I'd be more likely to make them fee sentimental or moved.
3. Did you have to work through any challenges during this project?
My topic was very heavy. Multiple times throughout the project I felt upset and had to stop and read or watch a movie because it was very emotional, since I had to sort through countless brutal and bloody death accounts and choose the most gruesome. I worked through it because I knew it would be worth it, and I was very determined to complete this project.
My topic was very heavy. Multiple times throughout the project I felt upset and had to stop and read or watch a movie because it was very emotional, since I had to sort through countless brutal and bloody death accounts and choose the most gruesome. I worked through it because I knew it would be worth it, and I was very determined to complete this project.