Updated: 01/25/12
The BRIO Grant from The Bronx Art Council
I will be submitting artwork to compete for the BRIO Grant! I will be entering in the visual arts category by submitting poster art. I also have to come up with an artist statement discussing the project and myself as an artist. I am looking forward to winning this grant which is for Bronx artist/residents. This grant is for $3,000. Please show some support!
Inspiration for the project
I have decided to submit poster art with the theme of raising awareness and solving major world issues. It started with an idea I had for an awareness campaign to end poverty. Lyndon Johnson addressed this issue on his state of the union speech in 1964. The unofficial name was “The War On Poverty”. Poverty is an example of the corrupt paradigm which we currently follow. This corrupt paradigm which promotes inequality, unfairness, unbalanced, and injustice. Poverty should be considered to be the #1 human rights issue today.
Alarming rising poverty rates in the U.S.
I figured it would be best to include other human rights issues as well as world leaders and social issues to the theme. Although I feel the project is some what incomplete it is a great start and I am glad I submitted my work to The Bronx Arts Council.
Poster Art Samples
I am submitting 5 poster art examples. Here is a taste of what I have been working on. I will be posting the final drafts Friday Jan 27th! Hope to win! Wish me luck!
Gallery
More info on the BRIO Grant
My Next Goal: Communication Arts Illustration Competition 2012
For more info please contact me at:
Sixto Acosta Jr.
347-744-9035
sacosta@creativerevolucion.com
