The Ukrainian sunflower is a symbol of peace for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Paired with positive affirmations and the colors of the countries flag, these posters are meant to be eye catching from a distance. Choosing to create a series of linocut prints allowed a hand-made texture to show through in the final posters, which is an important aspect of Ukrainian heritage.
Additional Credit: Kate Clair
2023 Graphis Designers for Peace Competition Honorable Mention
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Printing Making Process
Each poster features a unique hand-carved linoleum print that was digitally recolored with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
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Black and White Prints
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Digitally Recolored Prints
After scanning each black and white print into the computer, I vectorized them in Illustrator. I then digitally recolored the prints to match the colors of the Ukrainian Flag.
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Final Posters
The final posters feature the illustrations paired with Ukrainian phrase of positivity or one that is commonly being utilized during the ongoing war.
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