I really like this concept of making Gill Scott Heron's song contemporary. Racism is an ongoing issue in todays society - with headlines of police brutality in America and black lives matter being all over social media. I think drawing comparisons from the 1970s, when "the revolution will not be televised" was released, with current events, incites a feeling of urgency that I think really effectively communicates the theme of activism in the song.
Inspired from this concept I've created some collages using images of 'black power' from the 1970s, against the iconic image of the girl standing in front armed police at the Baton rouge protest in USA. These collaged found photographs, I've also combined with some soft blue shapes to symbolise the light jazz played in the background of the poem.
I've also continued to use the slogan of "LIVE" - using it to also play on the design of the black lives matter logo.
I really like this final design - I think the upward composition, following the line of the iconic 'black power' raised fist, gives this sense of positivity that reflects the essence of the song.
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