A familiar story to those of us who grew up in poor immigrant families. Having chores was an expectation with no allowance. Being constantly reminded that the chores we are asked to do as a child are for the family and menial in comparison to the hardships our parents had to endure just to have access to basic necessities like food. This poster was created using physical props and wooden type. The image was then brought into Photoshop to further enhance the image.
About the Artist
Stephen Medeiros is graphic designer and an interdisciplinary artist with a 20 -year career in Graphic Design and Art Direction. As a Designer he explores type, function, and unconventional methods to problem solving. In his studio practice, he creates wall works and freestanding objects using wood, bright colors, found objects, repetition, and sound. He explores what beautiful disruptions mean as a way to self-identify within his Portuguese heritage and its traditional practices. He is Adjunct Faculty in the Art and Design Departments at Salve Regina University, University of New Haven, and Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. Stephen earned his BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and is expected to graduate this Spring with his MFA in Studio Art from Maine College of Art & Design.
