I brainstormed and developed different iterations for a digital editorial illustration of an article published by Bitch Media. My design process included background investigation for understanding, on ‘pinkwashing’ of the police state and the issues of incarceration in relation to reproductive justice, police brutality, and gendered violence. I used the motif of a player (the cop) and board game pieces to demonstrate power dynamics and the insidious ways the carceral state conceals its larger issues under the semblance of supporting women’s rights. I am passionate about using visual media to communicate complexities of systemic and social issues and this project strengthened my ability to execute nuanced content in a visually engaging way.
