Chapter Four
The Art of Activism with Shannon Downey
How can artists use their work to promote social change? Shannon Downey joins Sarey to talk about how she uses her art – embroidery – to promote the causes she is passionate about, and how other artists can do the same.
Show Notes
Follow Shannon’s incredible Instagram account @BadassCrossStitch
The term “Craftivism” was coined by Betsy Greer
Read about Shannon’s project “Rita’s Quilt” and Crowd-stitch activism
Embroidery by Shannon Downey @badasscrossstitch
Collab between Shannon and Sarey. Embroidery by @Badasscrossstitch