Brittany's Show Posters

Poster 1:

People choose Winter Park to enjoy its convenience, luxury, and fine people. Park Avenue exemplifies all of those qualities. Its various shops cater to different styles and tastes. Because of these world-class shops and restaurants Park Avenue is able to thrive off the community’s need to consume.

Poster 4:

Every home, no matter how big or small has a floor plan. This poster shows a floor plan in the background, but two very different lifestyles on the foreground. The perfect home is not attainable because the realities of everyday life get in the way. These two types of homes shown in the poster are both equally important because they represent the basic idea and pride that comes with owning any kind of home.

Helen's Posters

This project consists of four posters, each representing foundations of the city of Winter Park: consumerism, gender, race, and the ideal home versus the real home.

Winter Park thrives off those willing to consume, and it shows in the luxurious atmosphere of the city.  This spending is not only on display in stores down Park Avenue but it is also portrayed in the homes and culture of the city.

The history of gender within the suburban home is a controversial one.  Overwhelmingly, women have chosen to stay at home with the children.  This has led to the perpetuation of the stereotypical community with women needing something to keep them entertained after finishing their housework.  The question is, are the women of Winter Park happy within this banal “easy life?”

The African American community within Winter Park is often overlooked even though the history of this community is essential to understanding the foundations of the city.  Leaders such as Mary Lee DePugh saw need in her community and acted upon those needs, creating the Ideal Women’s Club.  The pillar in the center of this poster and the center of Hannibal Square must be taken as a reminder of the strong history of west side Winter Park.

The ideal of the home is linked to fantastic expectations.  This unrealistic idea is one pursued by many in Winter Park, and through the example of Casa Feliz, one realizes how beautiful homes are not seen as perfect in the eyes of all.  Owners constantly buy beautiful homes just to tear them down to build a bigger and “better” one.  Despite great architectural significance, buyers are willing to destroy landmarks, raising the question of; can the “ideal” ever be attained?

Chosen Exhibit posters + unedited statements.

The Model Home.

I wanted to express the idea of the model home as some dream that everyone has to make a perfect living space that here in Winter Park is almost kept at least from the outside. Here the houses are well kept and dream like in qualities with trimmed and modern styles of architecture. The homes are unique and have a wide diversity of styles where no one style is too gaudy or expressive than another.

Race and the home.

I just wanted to show a collaborative effort of those people who may be known or not in the making and history of Winter Park that many may not have considered or thought of when they think of the founding of Winter Park. I chose people like Gus Henderson who is not well known but helped with the founding of Winter Park by getting African American voters to support the push for making Winter Park a town. I also show well known faces of Chase and Chapman.

Ali's Posters (with Images)

Poster One: Home and Consumerism With this poster I tried to mock the consumerism culture in America, especially evident in Winter Park. The titles throughout the poster such as "I shop therefore I am" suggest that people think they need material goods. But in the end, they are never satisfied. Moreover, I wanted to emphasized "society versus self" argument in this poster. Do we really buy to make us or other people happy?

Poster Two: Gender and the Home I divided up the poster in two spaces with the male side on the left and the female side on the right. But then combined the two in the center. I wanted to show that even for both separate genders and their diverse needs, Winter Park has it all (and always has). I mocked Winter Park's stylish and always groomed housewife on the bottom right. I also wanted to show a city specific element, the Winter Park Farmer's Market with an image that is controversial but thought-provoking. The images on the top show how men and women took care of the home in the past. And the central image is a man and woman enjoying WP in the present.

Poster Three: Race and the Home This poster I tried to show how Winter Park was a Dream that came about through the hard work of African Americans of our past. They were slaves and negroes who labored in the fields and built churches, such as Mount Moriah. No matter what they had continuous faith throughout it all. They had to overcome the eras of slavery and segregation but eventually they obtain their civil rights (as we see in the central background image).

Poster Four: With this poster, I tried to create how homes in Winter Park are viewed from the outside, looking in. I was inspired by the scenic boat tour we took through the lakefront areas of Winter Park. I tried to emphasize that in WP the ideal home needs to be huge from the outside, a lakefront property and have a charming, welcoming interior. Also, being in sunny Florida I wanted to create the vibe of sunshine and correlate it to paradise. The words "dream" and "vision" immediately came to my mind when I was thinking of ideas for this poster, which I hope to have captured in this poster.

Artist Statements

Poster One: Consumption and the Home

Park Avenue in Winter Park, Florida is a wonderful place to drive or stroll down any day. It has various shops that cater to different styles and tastes. Whether you are in the mood for a fancy dinner or a to-go meal, it is possible on Park. There are expensive designer stores, but more affordable options are present as well. Because of this luxury and convenience many people choose to live close to Park Avenue in order to take advantage of its many perks.

Poster Two: Gender and the Home

The well-kept appearance of a home is very important across the United States. This is especially true in Winter Park. This poster tries to convey the idea that it is the woman that is keeping the house together. Because she does not work she is able to please her family and take care of the aesthetic factors inside and outside of the home.

Poster Three: Race and the Home

In the late 1930s the Hannibal Square community of Winter Park was in desperate need of a leader. That is when Mary Lee De Pugh came in. She motivated the community to come together and through that she created what was known at the Ideal Women’s Club. This poster tries to convey her importance to the community and how she truly helped a town.

Poster Four: Model Home vs. Real Home

Every home, no matter how big or how small, has a floor plan. This poster shows a floor plan in the background, but two very different lifestyles on the foreground. The perfect home is not always attainable because the realities of everyday life get in the way. This means that these two types of homes will always exist. They will exist not just in Winter Park, but all over the world.

Artistic Statements

Poster 1: consumption. 

Consumption is a big part of American life.  We have an economy based off of consumption and consumption makes up 70% of our economic output.  My main goal with the consumption poster was to showcase the shopping options that are offered to people in Winter Park.  The picture of the GAP shows the clothing options.  I use a picture of Starbucks to mention coffee.  The whole industry behind coffee is not just about the drinks anymore but it’s more about a social gathering.  People talk about going out for coffee or going out for tea and I wanted to showcase that.  I also included a picture of the Briarpatch Restaurant.  This restaurant represents a place for people to gather on the weekends for a nice breakfast.  Many people know the other customers at the restaurant and know the restaurant’s employees. 

Poster: Ideal Home versus Real Home

With the model home vs. the real home poster I focused much of my time on the model home.  For example the background is the floor plan of a home.  Also, the pictures shown on the poster show homes that many people wished they owned but most people do not.  The whole point behind the ideal home is the person selling it is pitching something that everyone wants but no one really has.  All model homes are always in perfect condition.  People walk into it and there is no mess or clutter.  In reality very few people have houses similar to this.  I also feel that houses on the lakes are always desired.  I feel that lakes contribute much to communities. 

Poster: Race and The Home

My race and the home poster tries to capture Winter Park past and present.  I utilize pictures that I took of Hannibal Square.  I also used some photos that I found on the Florida Memory Project website.  The historical photos are supposed to give people an idea of what West Winter Park was like many years ago and the more present photos are supposed to show the transformation to Hannibal Square.  I show a picture of the barber shop that’s owned by Dwight Howard.  That’s supposed to represent the new investment in West Winter Park.   I also showcase the public amenities and educational opportunities that Hannibal Square.  This includes Shady Park and the Heritage Center. 

Poster: Gender and the Home

My gender and the home poster is designed to showcase the role of gender norms in the home.  Gender norms in the home are not as prevalent as they used to be but many of them still do exist.  We have this feeling that “housework” is not really work.  This became especially relevant in the 2012 presidential election.   I think that even though many people like to believe people do not have a large amount of gender bias or believe in gender roles that that is not the case.  That’s one of the main points I try to portray with my poster through showing a lot of pictures that showcase gender norms from forties fifties and sixties. 

Poster 1: Consumption and the Home

Winter Park offers an ideal place for people to show off their expensive possessions with Park Avenue providing the perfect setting, allowing them to distinguish themselves from the other affluent Winter Park residents. People here are defined by what they own; the clothes they wear and the cars they drive. This poster tries to convey the types of luxuries offered in this small city, demonstrating the various ways in which people can invest their money into something considered unique and exclusive, readily encouraging their consumptive trends. The ultimate American Dream lies within their reach, allowing them to leave their distinct mark in Winter Park.



Poster 2: Gender and the Home

This poster tries to attract the attention of both men and women by suggesting the different types of pleasurable and stimulating activities Winter Park has to offer. The poster portrays an ideal village paradise that is characterized by a sophisticated, affluent culture inhabited by beautiful, dynamic individuals with diverse interests and unique desires. Whether someone’s passion lies in the arts, the outdoors, shopping or fine dining, Winter Park has it all. The high-end boutiques on Park Avenue allow women to purchase unique garments and accessories not readily found in large commercial department stores. Both men and women are able to enjoy a glass wine or a fancy cocktail and a delicious entrée at one of the many upscale restaurants, cafes, or bistros serving original, locally inspired cuisine. The outdoor parks, golf courses and scenic lakes surrounding the city offer the perfect escape and provide an ideal opportunity for outdoor adventures. The poster encourages people to pose the question: “What am I waiting for? I want a slice of that good life in Winter Park!”



Poster 3: Race and the Home

This poster tells the unique story of the forgotten community of Hannibal Square, a historic neighborhood lying on the West side of the railroad tracks in Winter Park. Hannibal Square was first established in 1887 by Gus Henderson (1862-1915) a strong advocate of his people, who encouraged the African-American residents to vote for Hannibal Square’s incorporation into the city of Winter Park. Thanks to the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, the history of this African American community is on display and includes historic photograph exhibits and oral histories, helping to keep the past alive. Today, this vibrant, lively and bustling part of town has preserved its historic churches, community centers, parks, and even offers opportunities for shopping and fine dining.



Poster 4: Model Home versus Real Home

This poster exemplifies a simplistic approach to the vision of an ideal home couples should aspire to if they were to become future homeowners in beautiful, prestigious Winter Park. The poster reflects a flawless interior design found in many of the dream-like mansions all over residential Winter Park. The images create an atmosphere of harmony and order, with soft color schemes allowing the viewer to feel comfortable with the idea of a model home one day becoming a reality in Winter Park.

Posters & Statements

1) Top Left: Model Home vs. Real Home

This poster is showing the difference between an empty, soulless building in its early stages of use and drafting. The thought process and planning it takes to construct a house forgets to realize the imagination and human element a true home contains. The top shows potential, but is unappealing. The bottom shows how a house becomes a home, how family ties mixed with imagination and individuality creates a warm inviting environment. The “Up House” reference is taking how an individual took his home and made it a part of his personality.

2) Top Right: Race in the Home

Race relations in Winter Park have had a deep and profound history in the development in the town. The Hannibal Square Heritage Center keeps this dialogue preserved for future generations to learn. The poster is taking these lost stories and shedding new light on them. The “lost, but not forgotten” and “Preserving culture; Promoting community” are text aids to support this historic theme.

3) Bottom Left: Gender in the Home

This poster shows in a chronological order how the dynamic of the American household changed due to both the introduction of modern appliances and the push World War II had on women to join the workforce. The two-movie picture references on the bottom row show how society has started to both recognize this culture shift and create a comedic dialogue.

4) Bottom Right: Consumerism in the Home

Consumerism in Winter Park is very prevalent down Park Avenue. The high class shopping and restaurants with quality food and perfect weather are all the ingredients for a perfect place to live. This poster is showing only a few of the fine characteristics this town contains. From a world-renowned annual art festival to an exciting weekly farmers market, the events and activities one could experience makes for never a dull moment.

Poster statements.

Poster 1
Consumption is a big part of being American. It has been said the American economy depends on how much the population consumes. Statements such as “consumer confidence” are often heard on the television; we are a consumer culture. Winter Park itself is a consumer culture and it is through the goods and services that Winter Park citizens enjoy that their status and wealth is known. Winter Park doesn’t keep up with the Joneses, the Joneses keep up with Winter Park.

Poster 2
Women are important part of a household and a city. Winter Park itself houses alltypes of women, from hard workers to model homemakers. Outsiders looking in might get a stepford wife feel out of the city, but those who know Winter Park well know about the tenacity of its women. It makes a guy wonder “What am I supposed to do around here?”

Poster 3
Hannibal Square is a historic part of Winter Park right across the train tracks. The historical struggle of its residents showcases a tenacious strength of community and an astounding strength of heart. Figures such as Gus C. Henderson are constant reminders of what the community had to go through before finding that promise of home beyond the train tracks.

Poster 4
Winter Park’s residents enjoy showing off their individuality and for this they rely on their home. The average individual shows off their claim to uniqueness by dressing a certain way but in Winter Park residents can take that to other levels. Matter of fact, they can take it to their home. Just like fashion, different residents have different tastes and while some may find Casa Feliz to be the jewel of the Winter Park collection, others would rather tear it down in favor of something reminiscent of a medieval castle.

Final Posters and Artist's Statments

Poster One

For consumption and the home I wanted to show the ability that residents in Winter Park have provided with the proximity of Park Avenue to their homes. Consumption is a large portion of every person’s life whether it is in food, clothing, or simple amenities for the home which are all provided on Park. Winter Park is an example of combining the home and consumption in a classy way where shops of varied tastes gives this unique experience of consumerism within walking distance to your home. I decided to place women in the forefront of this poster because shops in the area are tailored to women and the stay at home wife or mother.

Poster Two

For gender and the home I wanted to look towards an ideal family life that many people still strive for today. I found images of the perfect home and a typical Winter Park home that show case the ideal style of the city. I wanted to show the mother as the homemaker and other family members using a variety of spaces within the home. The laughing father surrounded by family as the center of their world seemed a stereotype that harkened back to more traditional home life of the 1950s. I also wanted to show a more contemporary version of the father as he might be in “the man cave,” along with a more traditional mother figure working on dinner while the father returns home to be greeted by his family. These representations of family from the past and present remind the viewer about the wide variety of gender roles associated with the home.

Poster Three

In the poster which addresses race and the home, I wanted to explore six Winter Park city founders, cultural personalities, and activists who may or may not be known, who embody different aspects of the diverse community of Winter Park. These include, Annie Russell, an artist and actress, who is well known for her theatrical contributions at Rollins; Eve Bacon, a newspaper writer and historian who helped found the Winter Park Memorial Hospital as well as the archives at the Winter Park Public library; Mary LeeDepugh, an activist and founder of the Ideal Women’s Club; and Winter Park city founders, Oliver Chapman, Loring Chase, and Gus Henderson. Henderson was an African American newspaper owner who led black citizens of Winter Park to vote for incorporation of Winter Park. I placed images of these individuals over a map of Winter Park as a way to help the viewer focus on the cultural, artistic, and education city they helped create.

Poster Four

For the real vs. Ideal home I had wanted to show a model home as the pristine beautiful home with organized and clean living areas that was picked and put together by me for a realistic ideal home space. Here in Winter Park the houses are well kept and dream like in qualities with trimmed and modern styles of architecture. The homes are unique and have a wide diversity of styles where no one style is too gaudy or expressive than another. But then there is the reality of not having time to clean or deal with everything. So I chose to add children drawing on the walls and screaming as well as a few miscellaneous clothing items and toys lying around on the chairs and floor.