Monica's Sketch #1

This sketch is a little representation of what I think about activism and community art practice. I believe activism is about mobilizing change in the social and political world. Art practice can be a good means to draw public attention, raise awareness or even invite people to participate in the activist movement. However art and activism together isn't necessary actively engage people in action taking, especially information or awareness alone may not lead to action (though it doesn’t speak for all either).

Although community art doesn't always have an activist agenda, it can be an effective way to draw people to serve an activist goal. What I like about community art practice is its emphasis on the process that involves the community in the art making. It is more than just inform the public and passively waiting for people to respond. Community art also helps building communities, potentially brings people with differences into a common ground.