Introduced the presentation using a visual ice-breaker by removing certain parts of the words to illustrate people going missing and the impact it can have. Flicking through the slides and aligning the words in the same position creates a simple Gif.
My initial research lead me to the V&A Disobedient Objects exhibition which I found really inspiring because it demonstrates how everyday objects can be used rebelliously. I am attracted to the uses and limitations of materials and how they can be used within other contexts, therefor I delved deeper and discovered an exhibition piece by Zaher Ohmareen and Ibrahim Fakhri. Their work commemorates those lost in the Syrian Revolution which was started by graffiti. People resorted to voicing themselves using graffiti art to voice themselves, using old paper bags and newspapers to disguise the stencil. DIY materials were used such as shoe polish if spray paint wasn't available. The artwork aims to give the martyrs an identity, rather than just a number in the news. A lot of the people featured were killed for no reason whilst some were peaceful activists against the lack of human rights.
As part of the Disobedient Objects exhibition, How-To guides were created which is a really clever concept because people can follow them using basic materials. I like the idea of providing the public with solutions based on everyday objects.
Researched further into missing people from around the world and discovered thousands of cases from Mexico and Columbia. Families torn apart by mass disappearances at the hands of drug gangs. The bodies haven't been found or returned home and families are still looking for any survivors or news on where their loved ones may be. I showed key facts that I discovered to show just how much of a breach of human rights this is, more needs to be done.
Both cases in Mexico and Columbia are the results of the violent drug wars which is an avenue I aim to consider when taking the project forward. Discouraging people from funding this to hopefully get rid of the cyclical nature of the drug trade.
Decided to look at missing people cases in the UK which will allow me to explore more current issues that I can be a lot more proactive with for primary research.
This lead me to MissingPeople.org, a British organisation that aims to support missing people and their families. From exploring their site, I discovered Geographies of Missing People:
Highlighted two concepts to summarise routes to take forward. This aims to add clarity to the presentation because I am aware that I have been jumping from one subject to another very quickly.
Martyrs: Finding cases and raising awareness of innocent missing people and martyrs by giving them an identity, rather than just a number.
Prevention: Create an awareness of missing people in the UK. Potentially look into campaigns to support individuals and families to cope with the stresses. The Geographies of Missing People report would provide legitimate content to which I can apply to the campaign. I have also identified a 'gap in the market' as missing people signage is very inconsistent and I struggled to find examples of graphic design that relate to missing people.
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A broad, interesting topic that has broadened my perspective of missing people, however I need to apply a focus in order for the campaign to be beneficial.
Suggested topics to look at:
- American road signage that informs road users of missing people.
- Missing people milk cartons
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