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What A Riot - Christopher Strombeck

  • They approached the work by having assistance from their youth participants, who would learn about important historical events.  This project in a way, related to one of our past researches, with the cars on the parking roof. It showed the power that the youth could have on the public and how much of a contribution they can really be.
  • I like her approach with the incorporation of the “Joker” and how it has an effect on the piece.  The joker can interject at any moment and bring to light a conversational topic within the moment.  I think this can be a real helping hand during a piece, especially if you want to describe the other side of the scene or another perspective on the moment.
  • I wonder how this art has influenced the youth daily habits and outlook with their new found knowledge.

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