Presentation of George Floyd

George Floyd :

Presentation :

Firstly, the document in question is an artistic work, a fresco created by artists Aziz Asmar and Anis Hamdoun in Syria in ruins located in Idlib in 2020 depicting George Floyd, was an African-American man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis.

Aziz Asmar and Anis Hamdoun's fresco on the ruins of Idlib is a striking work of art that uses vibrant colors and expressive details to capture the essence of George Floyd and convey a powerful social message. The colors used in the fresco are rich and varied, bringing George Floyd's image to life. His skin tones are carefully rendered, expressing human diversity and the singularity of his individuality. The artists probably chose colors that reflect both the reality of Floyd's tragedy and the vigor of his memory. The details of the fresco are carefully crafted, highlighting George Floyd's distinctive features. His face is probably the focal point, capturing his humanity and the emotions he may have felt. On the left side of the fresco, we can see the writing "i can't breathe", certainly George Floyd's last sentence before his death, and just below it, the representation of the mythical scene with the policeman with empty white eyes, asphyxiating George Floyd with his knee. Then, on the right, there's the writing no racism, a message the artists want to get across.    The artists have used their skill to render every expression and detail in such a way as to evoke an emotional connection with the viewer.

Justification :

Moreover, I think it perfectly represents Axis 7, which is about diversity and inclusion. The mural depicts George Floyd, an emblematic figure of the Black Lives Matter movement, underlining the need for inclusion and diversity in the recognition of the fundamental rights of all individuals, whatever their origins

Like famous athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during their protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, and later Kaepernick in turn in 2016, the two muralists are protesting racial injustices

In addition, the work highlights led us to tackle the question of civil rights and injutice around the world, underscoring the need to include diversity in discussions of civil rights. The use of art as a means of expression also underlines the power of creative forms to address complex social issues.

Conclusion :

In conclusion, the fresco of Aziz Asmar and Anis Hamdoun in Syria is a powerful illustration of Axis 7, diversity and inclusion. It transcends geographical and cultural boundaries to remind us that the fight for fundamental rights and equality concerns humanity as a whole. This work of art testifies to the power of visual expression to raise awareness and promote inclusive ideals, and underlines the importance of diversity in building a just society.

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