The image I chose to discuss was Laura Alvarez' "prayer in the garden."
I chose this image because of its spiritual and religious symbolism.
As many chicana(o) artists identify with the Catholic/Christian religion, it is only natural and innate, in my opinion, for Ms. Alvarez to create an image combining both her identity as a Chicana artist, and include an affiliation with quite possibly Christian or Catholic identity.
The image itself is simple and sophisticated. The imag is purely sketch, which I take favor in, and includes only a few other images such as the trees in the background as well as a couple.
I appreciated the talk Ms. Alvarez gave in class, it felt genuine and vulnerable, and I believe that is ultimately what art calls us to do - become vulnerable and speak truth.
Laura spoke in detail about the idea of "double agency" and "authorship." Although I am still unclear about the philosophy of "authorship," the concept of double agency I find cool and almost mystic in a way. Maid by day, and an agent by night. The prayer in garden also reminds me of the rap song "Energy" by Drake. When the female in the center is holding her hands together it is reminiscent of the last scene in Drake's Energy music video, powerful!
I chose this image because of its spiritual and religious symbolism.
As many chicana(o) artists identify with the Catholic/Christian religion, it is only natural and innate, in my opinion, for Ms. Alvarez to create an image combining both her identity as a Chicana artist, and include an affiliation with quite possibly Christian or Catholic identity.
The image itself is simple and sophisticated. The imag is purely sketch, which I take favor in, and includes only a few other images such as the trees in the background as well as a couple.
I appreciated the talk Ms. Alvarez gave in class, it felt genuine and vulnerable, and I believe that is ultimately what art calls us to do - become vulnerable and speak truth.
Laura spoke in detail about the idea of "double agency" and "authorship." Although I am still unclear about the philosophy of "authorship," the concept of double agency I find cool and almost mystic in a way. Maid by day, and an agent by night. The prayer in garden also reminds me of the rap song "Energy" by Drake. When the female in the center is holding her hands together it is reminiscent of the last scene in Drake's Energy music video, powerful!
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