Print BLOCK for the Community
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"BLOCK" is an illustrated protest against gentrification in London and beyond.
DEFINE: BLOCK
(VERB) prevent access to or the use of; put an obstacle in the way of.
(NOUN, BRITISH) a large single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices.
WHAT'S THE FUNDRAISER FOR?
"BLOCK" is a 16-page black and white protest zine- or it will be!
I want to print a run (aiming for 50) of zines for distribution to the community in Elephant and Castle who inspired its creation.
The art from the zine (and, with your help, the zines themselves!) will be exhibited at Camberwell Arts Festival June 2017 , and the remaining zines will be distributed free to residents of Elephant and Castle.
Money goes 100% into printing- this is a non-profit project. Any excess funds will be used to print more copies. I ideally need the fund by next week, in order to print in time for my university assessment.
WHAT'S THE ZINE ABOUT?
My research is specifically on Elephant and Castle, where I live and work, but the idea and the words are universal to London and beyond- a story about the myths of the people who make up the livelihood and culture of London.
I've also illustrated the famous Heygate Estate, which was sold off to investors and demolished to make way for luxury apartments, so if you follow my work from somewhere else in the UK or abroad, there's a wealth of information pertaining to the local politics the zine references.
Most importantly, the zine taps into an issue close to my heart and is something of a love letter to the community I've found here. It'd mean the world to me to be able to give something back in my own little way!
CAN I GET A COPY?
Yes, if this funds (fingers crossed!). Please select the reward level instead of just a regular donation to do this!
However, I appreciate donations hugely!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I'm a 20-year-old Illustration student currently studying at Camberwell College of Arts. I normally draw cartoons but I'm not adverse to talking politics! This is my sixth book/zine project, not counting small personal projects.
If you want to know more, please check out my website !
DEFINE: BLOCK
(VERB) prevent access to or the use of; put an obstacle in the way of.
(NOUN, BRITISH) a large single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices.
WHAT'S THE FUNDRAISER FOR?
"BLOCK" is a 16-page black and white protest zine- or it will be!
I want to print a run (aiming for 50) of zines for distribution to the community in Elephant and Castle who inspired its creation.
The art from the zine (and, with your help, the zines themselves!) will be exhibited at Camberwell Arts Festival June 2017 , and the remaining zines will be distributed free to residents of Elephant and Castle.
Money goes 100% into printing- this is a non-profit project. Any excess funds will be used to print more copies. I ideally need the fund by next week, in order to print in time for my university assessment.
WHAT'S THE ZINE ABOUT?
My research is specifically on Elephant and Castle, where I live and work, but the idea and the words are universal to London and beyond- a story about the myths of the people who make up the livelihood and culture of London.
I've also illustrated the famous Heygate Estate, which was sold off to investors and demolished to make way for luxury apartments, so if you follow my work from somewhere else in the UK or abroad, there's a wealth of information pertaining to the local politics the zine references.
Most importantly, the zine taps into an issue close to my heart and is something of a love letter to the community I've found here. It'd mean the world to me to be able to give something back in my own little way!
CAN I GET A COPY?
Yes, if this funds (fingers crossed!). Please select the reward level instead of just a regular donation to do this!
However, I appreciate donations hugely!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I'm a 20-year-old Illustration student currently studying at Camberwell College of Arts. I normally draw cartoons but I'm not adverse to talking politics! This is my sixth book/zine project, not counting small personal projects.
If you want to know more, please check out my website !
Organizer
Eva Lynch
Organizer