O Say Can You See!
Submitted to the University of Baltimore's "O! Say Poster Competition", this is a section of the poster that was on display as part of a week-long celebration of the Bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner in Baltimore.
Beyond focusing on the historical context of the Star Spangled Banner, the full design is meant to convey a sense of nostalgia, timelessness, and youthful optimism – capturing the essence of emotions stirred from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as a child, or by watching a fireworks display on the 4th of July.
Reflecting a reminiscent spirit of national pride – my design was informed by the patriotic imagery of mid-century-American propaganda, prominently advertised on posters, in pamphlets, on postage stamps, and throughout publications from the post WWII era. Also influential were the design aesthetics surrounding the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial, including the slogan "Spirit of 76".
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