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Art of the Umbrella movement refers to artistic works created as part of the Umbrella movement in Hong Kong which demanded democracy in the election of the territory's top leader. Most of the physical works of art are located within the three main protest sites of Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok, some concepts have originated from outside Hong Kong. Art is often held to be an integral part of activism. For the students involved in the "Umbrella Revolution", their art is a primary vehicle of expression and a method of documenting what occurs. Use of the umbrella – an everyday item that protects users against the rain and the sun – by the protesters to deflect pepper spray and tear gas of the police, has given the object iconic status at a political level, symbolising resistance and the underlying social grievances.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Hong Kong's Wild Protest Art )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Photos: The colorful world of Hong Kong’s protest art )〕 The occupied streets of Hong Kong have been transformed into an extended canvas of artistic creativity. == Iconography == As an everyday item that protects users against the rain and the sun, the umbrella has, in the past, symbolised political weakness. In the context of the Hong Kong protests, it has been used to shield against the pepper spray and tear gas of the police, thus has become a political symbol of resistance.〔〔〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Hong Kong Protests Mark Twist in History of Umbrella Symbolism )〕 Physical umbrellas in all their guises have been used as subjects or as objects.〔 The eight-lane expanse of road freed by the occupation has been transformed into an extended canvas for artistic expression.〔〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Someone should preserve Hong Kong’s protest art before it’s too late )〕 One artist explained that due to the lack of physical public space in Hong Kong, people's imagination is suppressed. She added that: "When the rules that bind your action are suddenly lifted, you are given the freedom to redefine everything." Artwork featuring the form of umbrellas are in abundance.〔 Examples of works include umbrellas drawn on or decorated with calligraphy, balloon twisting into umbrellas, and mobiles of origami umbrellas.〔〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=佔中巧手扭出黃雨傘 嚴選「外國勢力」氣球 )〕 Colette Gaiter, an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Delaware, praised the quality of the artwork as possessing "an elevated aesthetic sensibility even in the ubiquitous handwritten signs and Post-it notes".〔 Tippex artist.jpeg|Calligraphy on umbrellas Blossoms everywhere.JPG|Chalk drawing on Harcourt Road (Umb Sq) Umbrella Terms.jpg|Umbrella language Kacey Wong, Assistant professor of Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University held a contest for the best logo, and received entries from all over the world.〔〔〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Branding a Revolution )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=How the humble umbrella became a HK protest symbol )〕〔Chow, Vivienne (29 September 2014). ("Umbrella Revolution: more designs on Hong Kong’s protest movement" ). ''South China Morning Post''〕 The competition aims to elevate awareness and generate more concern for the demand for "real universal suffrage" for Hong Kong. Wong said that use of social media such as Facebook allows for the creation of a "safe platform" for universal participation, which in turn generates awareness.〔 Among the entries is one created by international street artist Invader. The yellow ribbon, which has been used to represent women's suffrage, was adopted early by the movement.〔 Activists adorned street railings and barricades with these, pinned them on shirts, and used them on Facebook profiles.〔〔 Use of the symbolic yellow crossed over into the umbrellas.〔〔 Opening up yellow umbrellas indoors, as well as outdoors, has also become a way of sending in pro-democracy message in silence. Paul Zimmerman, a district councillor and member of the Civic Party, was an early proponent. Two days into the movement, Zimmerman opened a yellow umbrella at an indoor reception after the China National day ceremony which was attended by representatives of the PRC government.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Paul Zimmerman: 'Why I took umbrella to China National Day in HK' )〕 The graduation ceremonies of most universities in Hong Kong since October 2014 have seen attendees opening yellow umbrellas inside the hall, or graduates climbing the stage holding open umbrellas.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Umbrellas Come Out at Hong Kong Graduation Ceremonies )〕〔("Activists bring spot of color to graduation" ). ''The Standard''. 7 November 2014〕〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=城大畢業禮續舉黃傘熱 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=中大畢業禮撐傘 沈祖堯：港經歷困惑時刻 )〕〔("Sung mellow with yellow as graduates earn his respect" ). ''The Standard''. 21 November 2014〕 Dozens of supporters arrived at Hong Kong International Airport with yellow umbrellas to send off the HKFS delegation that was set to fly to Beijing on 15 November.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Hong Kong protest leaders denied Beijing flight )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Art of the Umbrella Movement」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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