Ageism (2017)

Printmaking + Colored pencil, pen, and marker paper and cardboard stock Before creating this piece, I asked my family members, teachers, and friends what their thoughts were regarding different age groups. Many of their responses contained prejudice that overlapped for similar age groups. I portrayed different age groups as separate containers to show how people have common, closed views of each age group. Due to these preconceived notions, ageism continues to exist in our society where people believe that opportunities commonly fade out as one ages.