Make a fake flyer. | Nathaniel Russell | The Art Assignment

Nathaniel Russell, an artist with roots in Indianapolis and the San Francisco Bay Area, shares his artistic journey and philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of creating art that blends humor and imagination, often producing flyers and posters for both real and imagined events. Nathaniel encourages students to engage with the physical world by creating and sharing their own art. Influenced by the Mission School and artists like Margaret Kilgallen, he values personal expression and the handmade. The video concludes with an assignment to create a flyer that shares advice or promotes an imagined event, highlighting art as a gift rather than a commercial product.

What is the significance of the 'fake protest sign' mentioned in the text?

How does Nathaniel view the role of commercial work in his artistic practice?

What does Nathaniel hope to achieve by encouraging people to create and share flyers?