Animals for Animal Rights
The project
This project consists of a series of three illustrations (a fox, an owl and a lynx), screen-printed by hand in October 2020 at Konstfack University of Arts, Craft & Design in Stockholm. The aim of this project is to show the striking beauty of different species, while also presenting the animals in a way that ensures that they are not only there to be looked at. Instead, through the focus of their gaze they engage the viewer as well. While you look at them, they observe you. They are equals, not passive objects for our entertainment as they are presented in a zoo.
To further emphasize the message of this project, all profits from these prints will be donated to Animal Rights Netherlands.
"Animal Rights is a registered foundation (NGO) in the Netherlands and Belgium. The foundation, established in 2009 began as an action group against animal testing. Since 2015, we have expanded to focus on five primary campaigns: Ban fur, End hunting, Stop the slaughter, Replace animal testing and Plant Power. At Animal Rights, we believe that each animal is an individual with a right to life and well-being, regardless of their apparent usefulness for humans. Animals are not instruments to be used, commodities to be traded, machines to do our bidding, or products to be consumed. We believe in a society where humans and non-human animals live in harmony."
Find more information about Animal Rights here
This project consists of a series of three illustrations (a fox, an owl and a lynx), screen-printed by hand in October 2020 at Konstfack University of Arts, Craft & Design in Stockholm. The aim of this project is to show the striking beauty of different species, while also presenting the animals in a way that ensures that they are not only there to be looked at. Instead, through the focus of their gaze they engage the viewer as well. While you look at them, they observe you. They are equals, not passive objects for our entertainment as they are presented in a zoo.
To further emphasize the message of this project, all profits from these prints will be donated to Animal Rights Netherlands.
"Animal Rights is a registered foundation (NGO) in the Netherlands and Belgium. The foundation, established in 2009 began as an action group against animal testing. Since 2015, we have expanded to focus on five primary campaigns: Ban fur, End hunting, Stop the slaughter, Replace animal testing and Plant Power. At Animal Rights, we believe that each animal is an individual with a right to life and well-being, regardless of their apparent usefulness for humans. Animals are not instruments to be used, commodities to be traded, machines to do our bidding, or products to be consumed. We believe in a society where humans and non-human animals live in harmony."
Find more information about Animal Rights here
My motivation
In 2011, while studying at the Willem de Kooning Arts Academy in Rotterdam, I designed four posters for a zoo. At the time, I did not reflect on the captive nature of the environment the animals were placed in. Years later, after I had adopted a plant-based diet, stopped buying animal derived products like leather and wool, and strongly supported animal rights activism and politics, I felt conflicted about having made these posters. I did not like the fact that my work was linked to a zoo. When I was challenged to re-create an old project in 2020, during my master studies at Konstfack University for Arts in Stockholm, it was an easy choice for me which project to pick.
In 2011, while studying at the Willem de Kooning Arts Academy in Rotterdam, I designed four posters for a zoo. At the time, I did not reflect on the captive nature of the environment the animals were placed in. Years later, after I had adopted a plant-based diet, stopped buying animal derived products like leather and wool, and strongly supported animal rights activism and politics, I felt conflicted about having made these posters. I did not like the fact that my work was linked to a zoo. When I was challenged to re-create an old project in 2020, during my master studies at Konstfack University for Arts in Stockholm, it was an easy choice for me which project to pick.
The process
All three designs are digitally illustrated in Adobe Illustrator, and prepared for screen-printing in Adobe Photoshop. During the screen-printing process, I intentionally changed the colours used within the same design. This way, each print is unique, just like the animals they represent.
All three designs are digitally illustrated in Adobe Illustrator, and prepared for screen-printing in Adobe Photoshop. During the screen-printing process, I intentionally changed the colours used within the same design. This way, each print is unique, just like the animals they represent.
As I had decided that I wanted this project to benefit animals in captivity, I reached out to Animal Rights Netherlands, an organisation that I had heard great things about. I was thrilled to hear that they were excited about my project and the designs, and approved for their organisation’s name to be linked to the project.
Buying information
All prints are 43,5 x 33,5 cm in size, are printed on off-white 215 gsm paper, and are signed and numbered. A total of 28 fox prints, 31 owl prints, and 30 lynx prints are made. On the back of each print, it is confirmed that all money from sales of this project, will be donated to Animal Rights.
All prints are 43,5 x 33,5 cm in size, are printed on off-white 215 gsm paper, and are signed and numbered. A total of 28 fox prints, 31 owl prints, and 30 lynx prints are made. On the back of each print, it is confirmed that all money from sales of this project, will be donated to Animal Rights.
Prices & shipping
Europe
€40 for one print
€75 for two prints
€100 for three prints
€12 shipping costs not included in the price
Worldwide
Shipping outside of Europe is also possible, please reach out for information.
The prints are also sold at Krets Design. You can visit them at Vattenledningsvägen 65 in Stockholm, and on their webshop
As mentioned above, all profit (the full payment, except for the shipping costs) will be donated to Animal Rights.
Europe
€40 for one print
€75 for two prints
€100 for three prints
€12 shipping costs not included in the price
Worldwide
Shipping outside of Europe is also possible, please reach out for information.
The prints are also sold at Krets Design. You can visit them at Vattenledningsvägen 65 in Stockholm, and on their webshop
As mentioned above, all profit (the full payment, except for the shipping costs) will be donated to Animal Rights.
Contact
You can reach out to me, letting me know which print(s) you would like to purchase
- through a private message on Behance
You can reach out to me, letting me know which print(s) you would like to purchase
- through a private message on Behance
- via Instagram (@silurianillustration)
- by email (studiosilurian [at] gmail.com)
I will then send you all the information regarding payment and shipping. If you have any questions regarding my collaboration with Animal Rights, or any other questions regarding this project, I am happy to answer them. For more information about Animals Rights, visit their website (click here for English).
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