Anthony Burril - Oil & Water Do Not Mix
Anthony Burrill, in conjunction with Purple Monkey Design in New Orleans, Louisiana created a limited edition of 200 posters, screen printed with oil from the Gulf of Mexico disaster. The oil was picked up on the beaches of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The posters were then printed at Purple Monkey Design in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Inspiration can definitely sprout through taking from disaster and turning it into a piece of art. The message here is indicative of the issues on corporate and environmental responsibility. And, given the disaster's impact to the surrounding area and to the people living there, the combined art and message themselves are truly invaluable. It is simply ingenious. I'm also reminded of how some Filipino artists made use of the volcanic ash fall from Mt. Pinatubo as a medium for their artistic creations. Though we would rather favor these events to never have happened; however, we still can derive a measure of positive and uplifting assertion by means of art.
All benefits will go to CRCL (Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana), A non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the Gulf of Mexico’s coastal wetlands.
† A project by Happiness Brussels
† Designed by Anthony Burrill
