DRILL BABY DRILL
A three-part poster series critiquing Trump’s “Drill, Baby, Drill” policies by
visualizing the impact of oil drilling on fragile ecosystems. Each piece
highlights a different threat, from polar ice melt and marine life
poisoning to climate acceleration stark red, white, and blue
to echo political propaganda and provoke civic action.
KEY VISUALS AND DETAILS
Drill Baby Drill – Arctic
This poster shows an oil rig cracking through the Arctic ice, symbolizing how drilling operations destroy polar bear habitats. As the rig claims more territory, it leaves fragile ecosystems fractured and uninhabitable. The piece critiques the environmental cost of energy policies that prioritize profit over preservation.
Drill Baby Drill – Marine Life
This poster illustrates the deadly aftermath of offshore oil spills, showing dolphins and fish floating lifelessly in polluted waters. The looming rig was placed this way to dominate the composition, emphasizing how pro-drilling policies poison ecosystems and endanger marine life.
Drill Baby Drill – Pollution & Climate
This poster uses a bold red, white, and blue color scheme to mimic patriotic imagery while highlighting the environmental damage caused by oil drilling. Toxic smoke winds through the sky, showing how these rigs pollute nearby communities and speed up climate change.