“Earth Appeal” Eiddan Cleland PSA Poster

“Earth Appeal” Eiddan Cleland’s CreativeRationale:

What would I risk to employ my agency? I would risk everything because what exactly are we as people if we don't think for ourselves. We become undefined and mindless because our individual thoughts are what makes us unique and special and if that was taken away I would have already lost myself.

Lack of water was the issue I focused on and it is important to me because 2.2 billion people are deprived of a human right and are forced to sacrifice to acquire unclean, disease ridden water. The purpose is to shine light on the people who don't have access to an essential resource. No person should have to doubt whether or not they have clean water or worry about giving their own kids the only water they have access to might kill them. The goal I want to achieve with the poster is to spread awareness about the issue 1/3rd of our species are facing and to help people be grateful for what they have.

Having a civic responsibility to me means playing an active role in a town, city, or country. One of the ways people exhibit their voice and agency/civic responsibility is protest. Protest means to show your support or resistance to something or other. The social platforms these are taking place in are on the internet and social media, in person protesting, and supporting the cause from the side. In my opinion, changing someone's view depends on the topic, because if the perspective you are trying to change is friendly such as their favorite icecream flavor or favorite football team it might not be as difficult to change as the political party they support, biased views, or what they support.

Creator: Eiddan Cleland Title of work: Earth Appeal Media: Colored pencil, paper and pencil Issue/Theme: Access to clean water