Alicia Billalobos
posted an entirely new image of Laura Aguilar that captured my interest.
Knowing of the health issues and insecurities that all encompassed the chicana
artist, is what makes the messages within her art that much powerful. She has
gained confidence through her unusual candor and frankness. We see her
evolution in exploring both her sexuality and herself in general, with the help
of her brother (the photographer). If anyone knows the name of this piece,
please comment below. I had trouble finding it this week.
This contemporary
work of art does in fact portray a transparent picture of Aguilar’s conflict
with her appearance; I completely agree with Alicia on this. The baggage that
Aguilar holds is literally exemplified in this image. The idea of body image as
being a strenuous experience is effectively seen through the struggle that
Aguilar seems to be having with the figure; she is stretching it over her own
hunched-self in order to be able to carry the full weight. Therefore, this
idealized figure she is using to contrast with her own body. And, for there to
be a desert terrain as the background only emphasizes the isolation that a
female feels when having to cope with such a major societal influence.
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