Hello! My name is Corine Etienne, and I’m currently pursuing a degree in Illustration. I wouldn’t call myself an activist, but I do care deeply about supporting others and stepping in to help whenever I can.
Art has been a constant in my life since I was very young, and over the years my creative journey has led me to experiment with many different forms. Right now, I’m especially drawn to digital art and animation at the moment it’s where I feel the most free to explore ideas and bring stories to life.
Through my work, I’m interested in blending creativity with connection. I enjoy using illustration and design not just as personal expression, but also as a way to reflect on the world around me and, hopefully, spark conversations. While I haven’t tied my practice directly to activism, I believe that art naturally holds space for empathy, awareness, and positive change.
I’m excited to keep growing as an artist and to see how my creative path might intersect with design, social issues, and storytelling in the future.
Quotes: Understanding Patriarchy by bell hooks
“Patriarchy is a political-social system that insists that males are inherently dominating, superior to everything and everyone deemed weak… and endowed with the right to dominate and rule over the weak…”
Response: This quote clarifies how patriarchy assigns power hierarchies at their root, positioning men as dominant and entitled. It makes me think about how early societal messages shape identities and expectations—even before we are fully conscious of them.
“We need to highlight the role women play in perpetuating and sustaining patriarchal culture so that we will recognize patriarchy as a system women and men support equally…”
Response: This reminds me that dismantling complex systems requires nuanced thinking. It’s motivating to consider how everyone—regardless of gender—can be both affected by and complicit in upholding the system. Understanding that helps me approach art with deeper empathy and self-awareness.
Quotes: What Memes Owe to Art History | Artsy
“Memes are the democratizing medium of our collective digital present. Easy to make, easy to share; instantly recognizable and a little nonsensical; a hilarious and at times sickly-sweet jab at the world’s blunders, scandals, protests, and hypocrisies.”
Response: This highlights how memes function as both entertainment and critique. Their accessibility allows broad participation, while their humor provides a sharp lens for addressing cultural and political issues.
“Memes resist today’s norm-culture in the same way the performative turn of the 1960s disrupted Modernism... Memes offer a highly accessible and interactive platform of production that is ripe for challenge and dissent...”
Response: Here, memes are framed as both disruptive and participatory. Their interactive nature makes them uniquely positioned to resist cultural norms while inviting broad engagement and dialogue.
Quotes: Memes Are Our Generation's Protest Art | VICE
“…memes have grown in popularity as a way to express political opinions… rooted either in expressing anger, mocking [politicians], or collectively coping with the absurdity and even trauma of [a presidency].”
Response: This demonstrates how memes serve a dual purpose: they function as comic relief while also acting as political critique. By balancing satire with emotional resonance, memes help audiences process complex issues, reflect on power structures, and find a sense of solidarity during times of political and social tension.
“They’ve become a space for battling and resistance… The ability for the meme to empower and push back can be really powerful. … they spread so quickly and evolve and transform, and it’s hard to shut them down…”
Response: This highlights the adaptability and speed of memes as tools of resistance. Their ability to evolve rapidly and circulate widely allows them to remain present in public consciousness, making them difficult to suppress and effective in sustaining dialogue.
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