Tristan Eaton time released Uprise signed print
This Tristan Eaton print is a dense, symbol-heavy work that uses the raised fist—universally recognized as a symbol of resistance, solidarity, and empowerment—as its central motif. Eaton layers it with a collage of cultural, political, and historical imagery to comment on power, struggle, and the fight for justice.
Some of the elements I notice:
Votes for Women banner – highlights historical struggles for equality and civil rights.
Brutality Department patch & riot control grenade – critiques state power and violence.
Panther and “All Power to the People” – references the Black Panther Party and civil rights activism.
Tank and war imagery – commentary on militarization and global conflict.
Skull motifs and weapon imagery – the danger and cost of resistance.
Peace dove with arrow – the tension between peace and conflict.
Stylized faces and pop culture icons – perhaps reflecting society, identity, or consumer culture in the mix.
By combining these symbols, Eaton seems to convey that resistance, empowerment, and activism are multifaceted: they involve struggle, historical context, awareness of injustice, and cultural identity. The raised fist becomes not just a single statement, but a central hub connecting movements, warnings, and calls to action.
Thanks to @theboovier for making me aware of Tristan’s work.