WOKE! Gen-Z Perspectives on Voting and Human Rights

An online exhibition featuring mixed works by student artists from the Art Institutes of Atlanta and Virginia Beach giving artistic expression to their perspectives on voting rights and human rights.

Conceived & curated by Nolan Williams, Jr.

Amanda Hendrix

Junior, Art Institute of Atlanta

(digital illustration)

Tiffany Low

Junior, Art Institute of Atlanta

(digital illustration)

This activism poster depicts a brown, no justice no peace fist, also known as a black power fist, being cradled by Gaia (also known as Mother Earth) as if it is her baby. The verbiage around the symbol states, “While We fight for Us, do not forget to fight for Her.”

In the words of artist Tiffany Low, "During these trying times of 2020 we must protect “Mother Earth” while we fight for justice and

Maria Castro

Junior, Art Institute of Miami

(digital illustration)

Germaine Webb

Junior, Art Institute of Atlanta

(digital illustrations)

Katherine Casana

Junior, Art Institute of Miami

(digital illustration)

Neiko Horne

Senior, Art Institute of Virginia Beach

It's Never Too Late

Thought

(ink and marker on board)

Tabitha Ulysse

Senior, Art Institute of Atlanta

(digital photography)

Dana Bright

Senior, Art Institute of Atlanta

These illustrations pay homage to victims of racialized violence and police brutality as well as two iconic freedom fighters. The colors represent the people (black), the land (green) and the blood shed by the people (red).

In the words of artist Dana Bright, "A closed mouth cannot be heard. Speak up and speak out. Change the world for a better future. VOTE!"

(digital illustration, digital photo illustration)

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