Auto•Ethno•Graphis: Seeing Red.
Garland Kirkpatrickis an American designer, educator, and curator who visualizes complex social issues through clear and thoughtful communication design.
Through his studio, Helvetica Jones (est. 1992) his social graphics have engaged a spectrum of human rights issues ranging from the criminal justice system—capital punishment, mass incarceration, and police brutality—to HIV-AIDS, homophobia, immigrant rights, and racism.Though initially created for specific social actions, some works have taken on a life of their own, having been reproduced in print, included in national and international exhibitions, acquired by public collections, and commissioned for film.
Kirkpatrick’s brand of ‘cultural’ design work has been recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Center for Design, The American Association of Museums, Graphis and Print Magazine. He completed postgraduate studies at the Institute of Design in Chicago, and received his MFA from Yale University.
He served as the first Graphic Designer for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (Los Angeles) and is currently a Professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Works can be accessed by request through gmatter.la
