Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Just Sit There & Look Pretty

A few weeks ago I decided to take part in a creative challenge hosted by Emma Tree called "just sit there and look pretty." The premise was to take that phrase and come up with your own interpretation of it in any visual or written medium.

As soon as I read those words, I knew I wanted to create a piece of artwork that spoke out against "being silenced" but I wasn't sure what approach to take. It wasn't until I started thinking about Banned Book Week that I had my theme...


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14 comments:

  1. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    HOORAY! As a writer, former college professor of children's literature, and an auntie, I am horrified by how many amazing books are challenged and/or banned in this country. Your post is so important, and a great interpretation of the "just sit there and look pretty" challenge. I'm so glad I visited you today!

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  2. A Box of ChocolatesSeptember 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    wow what a great interpretation on the theme and I cannot believe that today in the world we live in books can still be banned shame shame

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  3. d smith kaich jonesSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Wow indeed! Love that you put this up! I'll link to you on Thursday and want to say thank you, thank you for joining in this!!

    xoxo
    Debi

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  4. kathstewartSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Fantastic. I love art that makes a statement, that says what I believe.

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  5. SuvarnaSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Wow, powerful statement, beautifully executed.

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  6. mrs mediocritySeptember 23, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    powerful, and a perfect illustration of your statement. i love this.

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  7. Marilyn MillerSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    This is so perfect! This picture should be seen by many. I love it.

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  8. skyeSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Powerful & perfect. This needs to be a poster. Preferably in schools!! Thank you!

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  9. MismikadoSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you guys for all your wonderful comments! It am so happy at how well received this piece has been since it is something I really care about :)

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  10. AphotoAdaySeptember 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Interesting interpretation of the theme -- nicely done...

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  11. CheriSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    This would make a fabulous campaign poster! I really don't get the whole banning books thing.

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  12. pattySeptember 23, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    SO.FANTASTIC. I LOVE the image!! And I agree with your philosophy! you go, girl!

    thanks for visiting me @findingserendipity today (couldn't leave my addy below)

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  13. JaimeSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Wow. What a photo! What a statement.

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  14. Sally G.September 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    This is so powerful. I think its simplicity provides its greatest impact. I love it. Well done! I'm going to post this link on Twitter, I hope others stop by to see it as a result!

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