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Witzke
The Nature of Rebellion
IB Exhibition

Deconstructed Dancer
Acrylic Paint on paper
35.0 cm x 45.0 cm
This composition represents the chaotic nature of rebellion while signifying the boldness needed to rebel. The striking color choice against the dark black background highlights the figures intentional choice to rebel and continue moving regardless of the consequences.
35.0 cm x 45.0 cm
This composition represents the chaotic nature of rebellion while signifying the boldness needed to rebel. The striking color choice against the dark black background highlights the figures intentional choice to rebel and continue moving regardless of the consequences.

Stay Safe
Photography, Digital Photo Montage
21.6 cm x 28.0 cm
This piece depicts the limitations of the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions it enforced on our communities. The contrast between the fluid iron design in the foreground and the somber text in the background highlight the restraining effect of the pandemic and its ability to limit rebellion.
21.6 cm x 28.0 cm
This piece depicts the limitations of the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions it enforced on our communities. The contrast between the fluid iron design in the foreground and the somber text in the background highlight the restraining effect of the pandemic and its ability to limit rebellion.

Land of the Free
Colored Pencil, Marker, Acrylic Paint on paper
61.0 cm x 45.2 cm
This composition critiques United States immigration policies, highlighting the hypocrisy of America's promises. It calls attention to the rising rebellion in this country though the static entire of the gift box and the active energy of the bow.
61.0 cm x 45.2 cm
This composition critiques United States immigration policies, highlighting the hypocrisy of America's promises. It calls attention to the rising rebellion in this country though the static entire of the gift box and the active energy of the bow.

Leap
Water color, Acrylic Paint, Ink on paper
42.0 cm x 29.0 cm
This work emulates the breakthrough moment of rebellion signifying change is to come but also accepting that the past will always effect your future. The stark color scheme juxtaposed to the red ribbon highlights the lingering effects of the past and the freedom that comes with rebellion.
42.0 cm x 29.0 cm
This work emulates the breakthrough moment of rebellion signifying change is to come but also accepting that the past will always effect your future. The stark color scheme juxtaposed to the red ribbon highlights the lingering effects of the past and the freedom that comes with rebellion.

Vote
Embroidery on cotton canvas
10.0 cm x 12.0 cm
This butterfly signifies the effects of successful rebellion and the next steps the viewer can take. The work's call to action along with the butterfly's momentous nature, highlights the fluidity of rebellion and the constant action need to perpetuate it.
10.0 cm x 12.0 cm
This butterfly signifies the effects of successful rebellion and the next steps the viewer can take. The work's call to action along with the butterfly's momentous nature, highlights the fluidity of rebellion and the constant action need to perpetuate it.

Who Runs the World? I
Digital Photo Montage
28.0 cm x 21.6 cm
The first photo in this series, emphasis the power of the youth and their growing rebellion. The movement of the two figures in combination with the scale of the background highlights the dominance of the youth and the power that they hold.
28.0 cm x 21.6 cm
The first photo in this series, emphasis the power of the youth and their growing rebellion. The movement of the two figures in combination with the scale of the background highlights the dominance of the youth and the power that they hold.

Who Runs the World? II
Digital Photo Montage
21.6 cm x 28.0 cm
The second composition highlights the desire for joy that fuels rebellion. The forward motion of the figure in combination with the light and happy background emphasizes this need for joy and its vital role in the success of rebellion.
21.6 cm x 28.0 cm
The second composition highlights the desire for joy that fuels rebellion. The forward motion of the figure in combination with the light and happy background emphasizes this need for joy and its vital role in the success of rebellion.

Who Runs the World? III
Digital Photo Montage
28.0 cm x 21.6 cm
The third composition displays the unity needed to create effective rebellion. The airy color pallette along with the forward motion of the figures highlights the strength this group has and hints at the effects of their actions.
28.0 cm x 21.6 cm
The third composition displays the unity needed to create effective rebellion. The airy color pallette along with the forward motion of the figures highlights the strength this group has and hints at the effects of their actions.

Time's Up
Acrylic Paint, Photo, Digital Editing on paper
35.0 cm x 42.0 cm
This composition references the #MeToo movement, emphasizing both its continued importance and its thematic details that synthesize my art investigation. The repetition of the words in combination with the figure in the background, highlights the dominance of the movement in the media, a successful rebellion.
35.0 cm x 42.0 cm
This composition references the #MeToo movement, emphasizing both its continued importance and its thematic details that synthesize my art investigation. The repetition of the words in combination with the figure in the background, highlights the dominance of the movement in the media, a successful rebellion.
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