Three Wise Words
Three Wise Words 81cm x 122cm
©Claire Passmore 2017
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Three Wise Words 81cm x 122cm This textile poster is economical with both text and graphics, but is intended to convey a much more ‘wordy’ message. As it only uses 3 words the observer needs to fill the gaps in the narrative in order to make sense of what they see and at the very least engage with the message. From a distance the statement is clear and bold; even a casual glance should get it noticed. With a more lingering look bottles in the grungy landfill at the base of the poster become more obvious – and the white linear marks of the upper background give the viewer something to puzzle over, keeping them looking and thinking all the while. My aim is to remind people of the vast amount of unnecessary plastic material which is rapidly taking up space in landfill and filling our oceans to choking point. I hope it can be one more step in the road to bring about a change in peoples' behavior. The poster does not nag, lecture, threaten or rely on complicated graphics to deliver its message, instead illustrating a single positive action that can be easily fulfilled by anyone. This quilt is currently touring with the SAQA exhibition, Textile Posters . Click here for more information. It also features in Quilting Arts Magazine, August/September 2018 edition. |
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