Barbara Kruger’s work has always fascinated me and the striking typography theme, paired with bold and mostly monochrome imagery has a timeless and contemporary look. Her work has most definitely inspired a recent project that also utilises simple text alongside the narratives of current global propaganda.
One such word in response is NO. Right now more than ever in our history, has such a word ever meant as much to our society? It’s over overwhelmingly powerful. Krugers’ work motivates me to explore our relationship with words and pop culture.
As for Roger Waters 2022 tour “this is not a drill” it has blew my mind with the mix of strong messaging and imagery depicting these terrifying and fascinating times. Once again helping to motivate my current project and appreciate the simple pairing of word and image. Super powerful.
I’m a huge Pink Floyd fan, and only recently really tapped into Rogers Youtube channel. His work is quite funky refreshing during a time where most artists seem to be quiet. Or are they just comfortably numb?
Roger and Pink Floyds’s lyrics are utterly timeless, and in 2022 fit the political climate perfectly. What an audio visual experience! Sure, he’s getting on, but he is still undeniably fresh and powerful- like a cold change after relentless suffocating heat.