Final Posters and Artist Statements

Consumption and the Home

This poster tries to convey the types of luxuries offered in Winter Park, demonstrating the various ways in which people can invest their money into something considered unique and exclusive, readily encouraging their consumptive trends. Affluent people in Winter Park are defined by what they own; the clothes they wear and the cars they drive. Park Avenue provides the perfect setting, allowing individuals to distinguish themselves from the other well-to-do Winter Park residents. The ultimate American Dream lies within their reach, allowing them to leave their distinct mark in Winter Park. This poster is prompting people to take pride in their willingness to add to the richness of this beautiful town.

Winter Park: A Village Paradise for Every Taste

My poster on gender and the home attracts 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 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 unattainable elsewhere. Couples can enjoy a glass of wine, a fancy cocktail, and a delicious entrée at one of the many upscale eateries serving original locally inspired cuisine. The parks, golf courses and scenic lakes surrounding the city offer the perfect outdoor escape. The poster encourages people to pose the question: “What am I waiting for? I want a slice of the good life in Winter Park!”

Winter Park Remembered

In this poster, I chose to tell the unique story of the forgotten community of Hannibal Square, a historic neighborhood on the west side of Winter Park.
The figure at the center of the poster is Gus Henderson (1862-1915), a strong community advocate and newspaper owner, who rallied African-American voters to cast their ballots in favor of Winter Park’s incorporation. Thanks to the efforts of the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, our class learned more about the history of Winter Park’s African American community. The center’s collection includes historic photographs and oral histories designed to educate and preserve the past. When I visited Hannibal Square, I observed a vibrant, lively and bustling community, which has conserved its historic churches, community centers, homes, and parks even as new opportunities for shopping and fine dining have linked the traditional lifestyle in Hannibal Square to Park Avenue’s more affluent profile.

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 homeowners in 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 the comfort linked to the idea of a home in Winter Park.