Blog 2

 

Question: Do Chicana artists feel that the internet has helped or hurt their ability to spread their art and or message.

Answer: In the reading “The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now”,  the pros and cons of the internet for Chicana artists are shared. A con of the internet for Chicana artists is algorithmic oppression. Essentially, the internet can be biased when it comes to what shows up on someone’s screen. The algorithm may be more biased to a white male artist than a Chicana artist. Although the internet can reach thousands of people, the artwork made by Chicana artists may not be able to be seen by many because of algorithm oppression. A pro to the internet for Chicana artists is that they have the opportunity to showcase their art faster via the internet, spread their messages, and create more art. Rupert Garcia, a Latino artist explained in the reading how he believes that hand printing seems useless in a digital age. Garcia may believe this because digital printing takes less time than hand printing. The digital age may help art be created faster and make art more accessible. The reading also shares how some artists were able to create apps that include their artwork which can be shared with the public. Art can also be accessed by the public through virtual realities. Many people use virtual realities to transport them to a three-dimensional world. Virtual realities are an artistic expression in the world of technology. Technology can also help artists spread their artwork that was created for movements like the BLM or the Wrath of Grapes Boycott. Artworks that were created for social movements are now easier to obtain. Essentially, Chicana artists have both pros and cons when spreading their art or message through the internet. Although algorithm oppression can hurt Chicana artists, Chicana artists experience more pros with technology. Hopefully, more Chicana artist's art can be accessed and shared.