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VIRAL INTERVENTIONS:

FINAL INDEX

1. Viral Interventions: Read

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/767067482096910336/tracking-abortion-bans-across-the-country

2. Viral Interventions: Identify

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/767068267214946304/viral-interventions-identify

3. Viral Interventions: Compose

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769444260982456320/viral-interventions-compose-memes-sentence

4. Viral Interventions: Present (Final).

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/767074022360023040/viral-interventions-present-sentence-fatigued

5. Viral Interventions: Mel Chin QCQ

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769450617461702656/viral-interventions-qcq

6. Viral Interventions: Propose 1, 2, 3

(1) https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/768147691659214848/viral-interventions-the-project-proposals

(2) https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/768148364451774464/viral-interventions-the-project-proposals

(3) https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/768148592652320768/proposal-03-large-plywood-for-people-to

7. Viral Interventions: Final Proposal

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769435437198688256/viral-interventions-final-proposal-the-act-of

8. Viral Interventions: Tasks

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769445974188949504/viral-interventions-tasks

9. Viral Intervention: Timeline

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769446065304944640/viral-interventions-timeline

10. Viral Intervention: Budget

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769446173128933376/viral-interventions-budget

11. Viral Intervention: Process

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769446940120334336/viral-interventions-proccess

12. Viral Intervention: Final Documentation

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769449360075489280/no-title

13. Viral Intervention: Final Artifact

https://www.tumblr.com/dorkitasart/769449977438191616/viral-intervention-final-artifact

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Viral Interventions: Final

Index

1. Viral Interventions: Read

2. Viral Interventions: Identify

3. Viral Interventions: Compose

4. Viral Interventions: Present (Final)

5. Viral Interventions: Mel Chin QCQ

6. Viral Interventions: Propose

7. Viral Interventions: Final Proposal

8. Viral Interventions: Tasks

9. Viral Intervention: Timeline

10. Viral Intervention: Budget

11. Viral Intervention: Process

12. Viral Intervention: Final Documentation

13. Viral Intervention: Final Artifact

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Viral Interventions QCQ

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Viral Intervention: Final Artifact

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Viral Interventions Final Documentation:

Title: Herbal Freedom

Materials: Digital media, photography, social media, paper, spray paint, cardstock

In 2024, they banned women's right to abortion.

We responded with plants-symbols of autonomy

-spray-painted in places women will see. Each herb carries a history rooted in women's fight for control over their bodies. This is personal. This is our resistance.

1. THE FAKE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE & OUR MUGSHOTS:

Each mugshot and fabricated charge underscores the absurdity of criminalizing our bodies and personal choices. This site blurs the line between fiction and reality, reflecting how laws often distort acts of resistance into offenses against the state. What begins as a deeply personal act—exercising autonomy over our own bodies—is reframed as criminal behavior.

Through these false charges, we question the idea that resistance can be neatly categorized within legal frameworks. We challenge why the state’s authority over our lives is protected, while our personal autonomy is deemed unlawful. By constructing this mock government record, we not only critique the legitimacy of these so-called “crimes” but also expose the disconnect between what is labeled criminal and what is, in reality, a reclaiming of power and agency.

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2. MY BOTANICAL HERB: MUGWORT

I chose mugwort as the herb to feature in spray-painted graffiti stencil. Initially, I was drawn to mugwort because of my personal experiences using it to stimulate intuition and spiritual awareness. However, as the project unfolded, I was fascinated by how the herb’s deeper historical and cultural significance emerged. Mugwort has long been associated with protection, feminine energy, as well as autonomy. Historically, it was used to regulate menstrual cycles and, at times, for self-induced abortions, symbolizing women’s resilience and their fight for bodily autonomy. Although this herb includes a multitude of benefits there are also levels of toxicity within this plant that remind us of the dangers these outdated legislations can push us to. This added a powerful layer to my project, connecting personal expression with collective history. Interestingly, during the process, everyone involved was naturally drawn to specific herbs, reflecting an organic connection between us and the plants we selected. Mugwort became more than a symbol—it embodied transformation, spirituality, and empowerment in both personal and shared contexts.

3. THE INTERROGATION VIDEO:

In the post-arrest interrogation-style video, we share our perspectives and motivations. Each of us responds to questions about our actions—not as wrongdoers, but as individuals challenging an unjust system. The interrogation becomes a space for us to affirm that our defiance is not criminal but an expression of personal and collective freedom. Rather than offering excuses or defenses, we assert that taking back control of our bodies should never be seen as a crime.

4. THE INSTAGRAM PAGE

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

In order to reach a wider audience we created an Instagram page in which we could individually post our work. This page is meant to stimulate a wider conversation than previously anticipated. Each post is a record of each herb as well as the message behind them. This account is not only a modern day art gallery, but it serves as a collective voice and an extension of our resistance.

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Viral Interventions Proccess:

There are many aspects of this project that one may not see for example although in this post, I depicted the actual process of creating the physical art onto the walls. There was a lot of time invested in the digital world in things like creating digital mug shots, as well as interview style videos, and editing them to look like the criminal interrogation videos one may be familiar with. In this process, I created a stencil by studying the herb and making a simple cut out. I chose a wall in a low income neighborhood by a very busy street in which many cars and many joggers often pass by.

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Viral Interventions Budget:

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Viral Interventions Timeline:

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Viral interventions Tasks:

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Viral Interventions Compose:

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Sentence: Fatigued and Disturbed by all the bans we are approving all acts of vandalism (FDA) fatigue,disturbed, acts, bans

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Viral Interventions Final proposal

The act of vandalism serves as both a simulation and the foundation for creating a fictional narrative. The concept involves designing a fake Miami-Dade website to publish our mugshots, accompanied by a mock news video and some “found footage” depicting us staging the vandalism. The envisioned act of vandalism focuses on using glitter and glue in public spaces to convey a thought-provoking message about society. Conceptually, this approach draws inspiration from the “Guerrilla Girls,” who used bold and subversive tactics to raise awareness about critical issues. The final proposal, along with all supporting materials, will be compiled and presented within the original document.

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Instagram link

Fatigued, disturbed Acts (@petal_vandals) • Instagram photos and videos

4 Followers, 1 Following, 6 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fatigued, disturbed Acts (@petal_vandals)

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Proposal 03 - Large Plywood for people to vandalize

Description

We create a large plywood structure for the public to interact with. They will be provided with different materials (e.g. pens, markers, spray paint, nails, hammer, etc.) to vandalize the large structure. We will record the progression of people vandalizing this large plywood structure. We want to analyze how people naturally react to the different articles on the plywood structure. We want to see the public opinion regarding the current political nature.

3 Reference Photos

3 FINISHED DRAWINGS/DIGITAL MOCKUPS

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VIRAL INTERVENTIONS:

THE PROJECT & PROPOSALS 02

DESCRIPTION

We create a large canvas to vandalize as a group in a public space. This performance will be using different materials within the group. Overtime, it will gradually become more and more volatile. We wanted to showcase our frustration and anger towards the current political situation within the United States. This includes the failing of Amendment 4 and the continuous banning of books in the public school system.

3 RESEARCH/REFERENCE IMAGES

3 FINISHED DRAWINGS/DIGITAL MOCKUPS

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VIRAL INTERVENTIONS:

THE PROJECT & PROPOSALS 01

DESCRIPTION

Creating different small canvases with multiple articles and having them in public spaces. These articles will include current bans, ongoing debates regarding bans, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump.

We will post them in different areas across Wynwood to have people interact with these canvases. In the end of the interaction, we will collect these canvases and present them as an investigative series.

3 RESEARCH/REFERENCE IMAGES

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Viral Interventions Present:

Sentence: Fatigued and Disturbed by all the bans we are now approving all acts of vandalism (FDA)

Fatigued, Disturbed, Bans, Acts

After creating our sentence, we made realistic, FDA

After creating our sentence, we designed realistic, FDA-approved stickers and set out to find locations on campus that featured random acts of vandalism or moments of self-expression. Initially, we noticed it was surprisingly difficult to find any graffiti on campus. This sparked a conversation about how sterilized and controlled the environment feels, especially in a space where universities claim to encourage free thinking and artistic expression.

As we explored the various buildings, we eventually reached the nature preserve. The further we ventured into the preserve, away from the structured and controlled campus, the more we noticed a sense of creative freedom. Graffiti tags, colorful shapes, and other forms of vandalism adorned the trees, creating a stark contrast to the rest of the campus.

After finishing our walk through the preserve and heading back to class, we began discussing tattoos as another form of self-expression—essentially a form of “vandalism” on the body for the sake of art. Inspired by this idea, we decided to include shots of our tattoos in the project and take a creative approach by framing the video as a comical public service announcement.

Overall, it was fascinating to see how different ideas from each team member connected to form a cohesive narrative. I truly appreciated the collaborative process and the artistic product that emerged from our efforts.

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Viral Interventions Identify: