TEXT IN CIRCULATION

TEXT IN CIRCULATION

TEXT IN CIRCULATION

Text in Circulation reinterprets climate change articles through animated GIFs and poster design, transforming written content into visual narratives that raise awareness of overlooked global issues.

Year

2022

Scope

Digital Publication, Motion

This project reinterprets existing climate change journalism through animated GIFs and poster design, turning written content into visual narratives that are more immediate and engaging. The goal is to reconnect audiences with environmental issues that are frequently forgotten, despite their urgency.

One of the key pieces features an animation of letters falling from an iceberg, gradually forming the phrase “polar bear.” The word is intentionally blurred to reflect both the physical disappearance of polar bears due to climate change and their fading presence in public awareness. This visual distortion encourages viewers to pause and recognize what is being lost and overlooked. By combining motion, typography, and composition, the work creates a sense of gradual erosion that mirrors the slow progression of climate change. The content is grounded in real articles from BBC News, The New York Times, and Nature, allowing the project to remain rooted in factual research while presenting it in a more impactful and accessible format. The project was digitally published on Are.na and shared through social media platforms, extending its reach and reinforcing the idea of circulation through continuous viewing and engagement.