In Progress
Inspired by current US politics, Just Crushing A Political Demolition Derby is a public art project comprised of a camp where Eastern Iowan teens translate their thoughts about social issues into politically-inspired art cars, and a civic-themed demolition derby in which those cars compete.
Just Crushing germinated from concerns about the impacts of the growing political divide on the Iowan teens we work with. We believe that mixing politics with creative expression will inspire teens to become passionate participants in democracy, and through engagement with teens’ art, adults will also be invited to see democracy in new ways.