Peace for Paris and the role of the image-maker in times of
tragedy.- by Rob Alderson, Creative review.
In reposes to the terror
attacks that happen in France 2015. Jean Jullien created a simple pen and ink
sketch of the Eiffel tower and the CND symbol for peace. It went viral. Peace
for Paris illustration was shared by thousands of people on social media. The symbol
had struck a chord in the people who viewed it; it quickly became a significant
message of hope to many people. During the time of the post it had reserved
160,000 likes and more than 3,400 shares in a very short space of time. However
people began to question Jullien’s motives behind the image. They commented that
he was too quick to respond and that he was doing for self-gain and promotion. ‘Would
it be better for designers to pause and think about how they can practically contribute
to the aftermath of a major incident?’ Alderson,2,2015. Jullien admitted that he
was “embarrassed” by the reaction the drawing had created. But he felt that he
had done the right thing to do. ’But if you’re an artist, or an designer or an
illustrator what do you do?’ Alderson,2,2015. The image had a very powerfully effect
and it helped people to express their opinions and sadness at the tragedy; it
wasn't just a way of communicating for Jullien it universally communicated as
well. Imagery helps us to understand.’ And that’s where imagery comes in. It
bypasses the head and goes straight for the gut. Many people wanted to show
solidarity with Paris and express hope in the face of horror- in Jullien’s
image they found a very concise way of doing that. Alderson,3,2015.
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