Surprise! I’m sharing.
November 11th, 2008 by admin
I wasn’t going to post this, but I really want opinions on it.
Here’s the thing: this is my final project for my Women’s Studies class this quarter. The class is called “Mythmakers: Rewriting Violence Against Women.” The assignment was to “revise a work that is participating in the perpetuation of a damaging myth about violence against women.” I chose this work to revise, because I’ve become very interested in the idea that men who strangle or choke women are trying to not only cut off the voice of the victim, but the collective voice of women. So I repainted it, and this is what I came up with. What do you think?
Sometimes I hate it, and other times I think that the use of color and the way the women’s “voices” propel the attacker back are really powerful. Other times I think it looks as though it was painted by a ten year old. Any way I look at it, though, it is a sure sign that this course was valuable for me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t care.
I haven’t gotten a grade back, but I think I’m ultimately happy with the painting.
Jennifer wrote on 11/12/08 at 9:59 am :
I really like it! I think it looks wonderful and conveys your message in a very powerful way. You should get an A+!
krista wrote on 11/12/08 at 9:26 pm :
I love it. I kept looking at it and looking at it, trying to figure out how I felt about it and realized that my having that much to continue looking at in and of itself makes it an interesting and deep piece of art. Well done, my friend. Your varied talents amaze me.
angela wrote on 11/12/08 at 9:40 pm :
That is the exact response I’d hope to get – thank you!
Chip wrote on 11/17/08 at 10:37 am :
I think it looks great! I can’t paint at all… the mere fact that the colors match the original amazes me (I can’t mix paint), but you managed to really match the style in the Cezanne closely as well. I’m glad it went over well for you in class, too!