Poster

Final Image:

Selfie Image:

Inspirational Propaganda Images:

 Artist Statement:

    To create my propaganda self portrait poster, I first chose an appropriate photo of myself that aligned with the intended propaganda theme I chose to work with. In the image I chose, I am holding a drink with a paper straw in it, which I intended to use to make a reference to using recycled materials over others that are harmful to the environment. Next, I inserted this image into Adobe Illustrator and using the pen, shape, and text tools and a variety of their features I was able to create this visual illustration of my self portrait. Keeping the recycling propaganda theme in mind, I then worked toward changing the background color of my poster, creating the recycling symbol with the shape tool, and adding the words "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" with the text tool to it. I decided to keep a color scheme of varying shades and tints of green to further clarify my intention to promote recycling.  Moreover, I believe my choice in color scheme also allowed for me to highlight the drink and straw, which are symbolic and central to my propaganda messaging.