A couple of years ago.....

[sildil]

A couple of years ago while at college, we were given a 'live project' from a local advocacy group. They helped people less able to represent themselves for various reasons with their day to day problems. Stuff like landlords trying to bully them, employers taking advantage of them etc. etc. Anyway, this was one of my cartoons, more as a comment on the situation of being unable to speak up for yourself and being helpless than to promote the advocacy group. I hope it speaks for itself...

Comments

[jaiden-s.livejournal.com]

I like that. It makes quite a statement.

[sildil]

Thanks...I actually have photos of myself in the mirror with masking tape over my mouth to get the effect!

[blue-blue.livejournal.com]

It is very effectful and visually very dramatic. Lovely work!

[sildil]

Thanks! It's actually a lot more like the stuff I do away from the computer.

[estelle3974.livejournal.com]

There is a definite emotional statement in that piece.. *sits staring trying to figure out what sil used.. * I really like how you've limited things to black and white... The contrast really makes a statement.. Very well done.
*hugs*
Es.

[sildil]

I used white pencil and white felt tips on black paper :)

Thanks!

[erestor.livejournal.com]

Fantastic - it really hits the point. The open mouth/mute aspect is especially impressing. You really got into the head of these people, I think if they had the skill, they'd made an equal drawing.

You never fail to surprise me. :)

[sildil]

Thanks! I did some others that I am in the process of photographing and scanning and I'll probably post them at sometime. And I like surprising people LOL