Democracy, 2018 — “Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.” ~ Howard Zinn
Designed and printed this poster in support of students in the National School Walkout in 2018 in solidarity with students across the U.S. to protest gun violence. Letterpress printed on a Vandercook with movable type; designed letterpress furniture in a maker space.
Artist Statement
As an activist artist and educator, I am motivated to explore social and political issues in my work, and to be in partnership with the community, in particular with youth.
My work explores politics and activism through art — from imagery and symbols to typography and slogans. Through my work I explore the questions —
How do visuals become part of social culture?
What stories grab our attention?
Whose stories are centered?
I value the power of community engagement and my north star is to create communities of belonging. Through my practice, I hope to inspire members of our community to see how they might incorporate art and printmaking to share their message with the world.
Self portrait, 2022. Non-dominant hand, pencil and watercolor.
Artist Biography
Anjelika loves typography, design and color theory and draws inspiration from textiles, political posters, and patterns found in nature. She explores her creative pursuits through many mediums: including watercolor, collage, printmaking, calligraphy, fiber arts, and photography.
She is a scientist, researcher, and educator; by day, Anjelika is the Associate Director of the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University. She is also an instructor at Case for Making, a San Francisco-based watercolor supplier and online studio community, and at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, a non-profit and contemporary art museum in Arlington, Virginia.
She was a San Francisco Center for the Book Roadworks Personal Print Artist in 2019 and 2020 and an Educator-in-Residence for Printmaking in the Glass Gallery at Palo Alto Art Center in 2019. Currently, she is an instructor at Case for Making, a San Francisco-based watercolor supplier and online studio community.