![]() “Art has a very significant role in this movement.”Ĭontact Amanda at. “Working within reproductive justice, it's really cool to see how much space there is for creativity,” she said. Additionally, Planned Parenthood Gainesville is trying to fund reproductive rights murals, she said. ![]() The Civic Media Center recently hosted a benefit concert to levy funds for the “Ain’t No Shame” abortion fund July 17. She has witnessed multiple efforts from local organizations to platform creative activists within the abortion rights movement. “It's a great way to feel that sense of community.” ![]() “Art is a really meaningful medium through which we can connect to each other,” she said. Jianna D’Addario, a 22-year-old UF psychology alum and former President of UF Planned Parenthood Generation Action, recognizes art as a transformative political tool that can unify different types of people under one cause. “People need to keep creating, because it's amazing what can come out of it,” she said. It has a unique ability to effect change by emotionally connecting with people to a level other mediums cannot, she said. To Gorostiaga, art is a powerful form of peaceful activism. Through her art print sales, Gorostiaga raised and donated $300 to the Florida Access Network, an organization that advocates for reproductive rights and provides abortion care to those in need across Florida. “I think with reproductive rights, we're all feeling pain, so it was really important to me to say my piece.” “I just really wanted to try and pivot my art towards speaking my mind,” she said. Gorostiaga’s art print depicts two hands forming a heart around the gender-neutral symbol to reflect gender inclusivity with the phrase “I love my body! Don’t touch it,” written above and below the hands. “I think social media is a great way to make people aware of things, but you do have to go beyond that as well,” she said. Gorostiaga felt compelled to use her artistic talents to protest the decision after swiping through countless reposted social media infographics. “It's important to give back to the community that helps you,” she said.Īnna Gorostiaga, a 20-year-old UF biology and plant science senior and local artist, decided to create art focused on abortion rights at the end of May, when a leaked Supreme Court opinion suggested its intent to overturn Roe v. Garland has channeled activism through art before she frequently donates proceeds from her art to local organizations, like Gainesville Books to Prisoners, a nonprofit that provides funds and books for Florida inmates. “Even in grassroots action, expressing ourselves can help and motivate each other to make change in our communities.” “I want people to feel emboldened to speak up,” she said. She hopes those who see the series will feel both inspired and uplifted. With her upcoming series, Garland aims to create a piece reflecting beauty within tragedy. “It feels like such a reductive idea of womanhood is being forced onto me and my existence.” “Like a lot of women, I feel frustrated and trapped,” she said. She plans to share the series on her art-dedicated Instagram account. The Hollywood, Florida, native is creating a series of paintings centered on reproductive rights. She recalled getting in trouble with her middle and high school teachers for doodling inside her notebook instead of paying attention in class. Struggling at times to communicate verbally with others due to her autism, she finds comfort in conveying her emotions through art. Much of Garland's art explores the complexities of her intersecting identities of being queer, autistic, Jewish and Hispanic. Wade overturn by striking paintbrushes across canvases.Īlison Garland, a 20-year-old UF biotechnology junior and multimedia artist, has expressed herself through art her entire life. Instead of taking to the streets with a poster board and sharpie, pro-choice UF students are protesting against the June 24 Roe v. Student artists protest for abortion rights Transcript Your browser does not support HTML audio, you may download the file instead.
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