performance art activism - fatima flores

yoko ono - a groundbreaking artist, activist and fighter behind the myth of her name

quote 1: “After getting married in 1969, the couple invited the press to their hotel room in Amsterdam, where they stayed in bed for a week. This was to become their first “Bed-in for Peace,” project which was part of the peace movement that gained much publicity.”

- being a week into their marriage, at the time, yoko ono and john lennon wanted to work on something to represent peace and equality. and they did just that; laying around just being with each other, and working together for the peace movement. even a week into their marriage, both wanted to put out something powerful. 

quote 2: “As she explained, art represents a way of showing people how you can think, and even though some people think of it as a beautiful wallpaper that you can sell, Yoko Ono rather perceives it as a direct connection with activism. Her style often included “dematerialization of the art object,” which is a phrase that would only come to use when the art critic, Lucy Lippard employed it to talk about the practice of turning away from objects…”

- ono is right, art activism, specifically performance activism can represent the way activists think, act and feel. her art style has led people to misunderstand her as and artist and activist. people have been misled, mocked and even go out in a fit of rage, because of her artwork. but behind all that, ono was won many awards, and it shows how her art activism (or performance art) can be more than just art. 

interview with shaun leonardo - performance, pedagogy, and philosophy

quote 1: “I am now the co-director of Recess, a nonprofit art organization that is centered on socially engaged practice and even more centered on practices that engage topics of social justice.”

- even if he is not working as a teacher, he mainly focuses on how the way he he shows is activism, and that is through his workshops. it’s a smart way to look at it, because his workshops are a mixture between a performance and practice, mixed into one. the way he sets up the workshops, serves as a platform for instruction and learning, is the performance itself. It doesn't result in a different output or product.

quote 2: “Those images will be static hand gestures, all generated by a performance-based workshop process with community members that self-identified as vulnerable when contemplating, or in the face of, those four freedoms. Through this workshop process, we looked at what a contemporary reinterpretation of those freedoms could be through the lives of those community members.”

- leonardo made his workshop more unique, even during covid, he wanted to give out something that was important to the community and it led to a collection of narratives in which participants of the workshops, discussed how they felt freedom was granted, or not, as well as how they live out those tales. this was performance art is performed and can be scanned and within the murals, the participants speak on freedom. 

performance art can be actions that is performed or created by artists that is scripted, live, performed. performance art can be something else, for example a mural or a painting that’s  based on movements. both yoko ono and shaun leonardo made performance art for the community, to let them know that they’re heard. for example, during covid, leonardo planned to create two monumental “murals” along with people from his workshop to speak on how freedom is afforded or no, but was shut down due to covid. yoko ono and john lennon’s performance art was called “bed-in for peace” a week into their marriage, they started to work on something non-violent; a protest against war, where they were in bed all day. 

bed-in for peace by yoko on and john lennon

mural where people were going to speak, but park was shut down due to covid

Preformance Art Activism - Teana S. Maitland

Performance Activism

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

    Quote: "Even though she was frequently criticized and even ostracized by the press and the public, she fought her way through all the hardships with her creativity and challenging artwork. The simplicity of her work may have been derided for years, but it is exactly that which makes it greatly accessible".

    

    Reaction: This quote just goes to show that even though your art may make people feel uncomfortable or be controversial I think thats what really helps push your message. Sometimes when people are caught off guard by art it makes their ears jump up and they become more inclined to understand what the reason behind your artwork is. It also goes to show that even though it may throw some off it still will work, so it shows me to never be afraid to stand for what I believe in even if it may make some people question it. 

    Quote: Her idea that physical presence of the artist could communicate far more forcefully than a mediated representation influenced generations of future artists".

    Reaction: This quote was interesting because she basically says that sometimes when we are there in person it can say much more then pictures and I feel like this ties very well into the definition of performance art activism because instead of just making art you are essentially forcing people to hear your message by just your presence, it allows people to connect on a deeper level. 

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy 

    Quote:  "I don’t understand how I never felt that the historical art canon could not be achieved simply because of my ethnicity or color. That was never a blockage for me, psychologically".

    Reaction: This quote caught my attention. I know after reading the book "This is what I know about Art" by Kimberly Drew, she discussed some of the challenges that women of color and minorities go through in the art world such as facing discrimination or being overlooked. I connected it to that article cause it just shows his overall confidence in his art and how he beat down the barriers of those who are minorities in the art world. it is also a good example for others to be confident in their work, while continuing to break those barriers. 

    Quote: "Artists need to take in, to process, to decipher, to separate from the noise and create things that are beautiful and impactful to the spirit. Artists have to offer a different type of slowness to work against the speed of today".

    Reaction: This quote caught my attention because you would think the process behind creating performance art would be easy but it seems as if artists need to take there time to think and not get clouded by outside factors such as new, social media to create successful and powerful art, especially with all the things that we say on a day to day basis when it comes to our current events. 

Cut Piece, 1966 - Yoko Ono

Battle Royal - Shaun Leonardo

    Performance Art Activism is when an artist uses their body to create a live pieces to preform in front of an audience. It doesn't have to be singing, or dancing its just about portraying emotion to your audience while also making them think or feel rather than just showing off a skill. Cut piece was created to show how people treat each other specifically women, she sat down and allowed people to cut her clothes showing vulnerability. She also discussed how she was relating the piece to Budha because he gave everything up for people, it paved the way for feminist artists who practice body art. Battle Royal by Shaun Leonardo by Shaun Leonardo is a performance about how boys are taught to act “tough” and hide their feelings. In the piece, men wearing sports gear wrestle with each other, but it’s not just about fighting — it’s about showing how hard it is to deal with emotions, identity, and pressure to “be a man.” 

Introduction to Performance and Activism - Scott Bram

Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter behind the Myth of her Name

    "Even her earlier pieces often demanded the viewers’ participation and forced them to become involved with the artwork. Staged in 1964, one of her most famous works was the Cut Piece, where the members of the audience were invited to cut off pieces of her clothing until she was naked, thus making an abstract commentary on discarding materialism and its impact on society."

    I've noticed that it's not uncommon for the themes of nudity to be included in art pieces, especially if the artist is also a woman. It reminds me of the numerous Guerilla Girls posters about women and their inclusion in the MET. It's interesting how nudity can be so subjective when put in the hands of different people to convey different meanings.

    "The “pre-Lennon” phase in Ono’s artworks encouraged a Zen-like dissolution of thought, and after she met the love of her life, she began shifting towards a greater campaign for peace, using not only galleries but the mass media as well. The couple explored avant-garde art, music and film."

    Despite her shift, some could argue that the themes of her pre-Lennon phase leaked into her post-Lennon phase, as zen is a form of meditation deriving from Mahayana Buddhism that focuses on peace within the self. Maybe Ono was also trying to find peace with herself in terms of identity since her relationship with Lennon became what she was defined for?

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Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy

    "And so art wasn’t really within my vision as a child: I never quite know what inspired me, other than the moments where I did see and take in art. I don’t know what drove me to identify as an artist because it wasn’t within my familial background—not that I know of anyway—and my only exposure to art, growing up in Queens, were the moments here and there where we visited the Queens Museum and the Metropolitan Museum."

    Being someone who grew up viewing and appreciating art while having family who loved to draw, it's interesting to see the different paths of life artists cross that eventually influence the work they do in the present day. It makes me wonder about the type of art they could've created had they grown up with an artistic background.

    "Especially as I grew into my path as an educator, I found it equally important to share the work of my colleagues and those artists of color that inspired me with both young folks that I identified with (meaning those that looked like me) and white kids. For a white student, particularly a young white student, seeing the mode of expression of an artist of color can shift as much of their worldview as it does for a student of color."

    Diversity and inclusivity are incredibly important to represent in the art world, especially artists of color. To showcase that art can be done by anyone, regardless of race, can influence people to see talent and meaning rather than prejudicially judge solely on the person who created the art. 

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    Performance art is a form of art which easily grabs a viewer's attention and, like visual art, is able to be interpreted in a myriad of ways. However, I believe performance art works better at attention grabbing as its main form of entertainment is through movements of the body or sounds. Humans have evolved to spot movement, as it meant life or death for our ancestors. Yoko Ono and Shaun Leonardo tackle perception (or lack of) the self and how others can perceive a person. Ono's Bag Piece seeks to remove all discrepancies of gender, age, or race from whoever steps into it, leaving only behind the soul. This soul is incomprehensible to the viewer, as it's impossible to see through the bag. This leaves the participants as something that can only be imagined. Shaun Leonardo's Your First Interaction with Law Enforcement had anonymous participants give accounts of their first interactions with police, which were then hung on a wall accompanied by the title. It demonstrates how people's perceptive of a group of people can be warped by an experience with them, as first impressions are everything.

Introduction to Performance and Activism | Emmanuel Orellana Monsalve

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

Q1: "Even at her early age, her work was considered as too radical by many, so it did not receive much recognition and acceptance."

R1: Reading this line during passage made me realize how themes of pieces of art really matter. Due to her work at the time being "radical", it prevented her from gaining popularity. However, her later works with her approach with conceptual art led her to become influential.  

Q2: "Her work has always been an indivisible element of her activism and life-long mission of communicating with the world at large. Despite the often hostile response, Ono has won the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Observer Ethical Awards for her activism lasting over half a century."

R2:  This line made me think, spite the hostile themes or responses that Yoko Ono had made during her time. She was able to win awards for her activism which makes me think that with enough power and thought you too can also put

Performance Art and Activism- George Ghattas

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

Q1: “This groundbreaking artwork is hailed as prophetic of feminist activism and of performance art as a form.”

R1: Yoko Ono’s groundbreaking artwork revolutionized feminist activism and performance art, challenging societal norms and highlighting the power of personal expression. Her work continues to inspire dialogue around gender, identity, and the role of art in activism. 

Q2: “She allowed her Japanese education and American artistic formation to merge into a new mindfulness, creating a vessel through which she viewed artistry as the absence of complexity, a vacuum through which she was led to a state of complete relaxation of mind.”

R2: Yoko Ono’s unique blend of Japanese discipline and American artistic freedom created a profound approach to art. She embraced simplicity, focusing on mindfulness and the absence of complexity, which allowed her to achieve a state of deep mental clarity and relaxation. 

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy

Q1: “I do equate that stubbornness and conviction with the same work ethic that my parents filled me with, but to this day, I don't understand how I never felt that the historical art canon could not be achieved simply because of my ethnicity or color.”

R1: Leonardo attributes his unwavering belief in achieving artistic excellence to his parents' strong work, transcending societal expectations tied to ethnicity.

Q2: “I found it equally important to share the work of my colleagues and those artists of color that inspired me with both young folks that I identified with (meaning those that looked like me) and white kids.”

R2: By sharing diverse artistic perspectives, Leonardo fosters inclusivity, aiming to broaden worldviews and inspire all students, regardless of background. 

Performance art is a form of expression where the artist uses their body, space, and actions to convey a message or provoke thought. Yoko Ono and Shaun Leonardo use performance art to challenge societal norms. Ono addresses feminist and peace activism, while Leonardo explores identity, race, and masculinity, using their work to address social justice issues and provoke dialogue. 

Performance Art & Activism- Mohamed Camara

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter:

 Q1: "As she explained, art represents a way of showing people how you can think, and even though some people think of it as a beautiful wallpaper that you can sell, Yoko Ono rather perceives it as a direct connection with activism."

R1: Yoko Ono’s perspective on art as a direct connection to activism resonates with me. It challenges the idea of art being solely for aesthetic appreciation and instead emphasizes its power to provoke thought and inspire change. This view aligns with how artists can use their work as a form of expression that extends beyond beauty and into meaningful impact.

Q2: "She viewed artistry as the absence of complexity, a vacuum through which she was led to a state of complete relaxation of mind. Her idea that physical presence of the artist could communicate far more forcefully than a mediated representation influenced generations of future artists."

R2: The idea that artistry thrives in simplicity and can serve as a gateway to mental relaxation is interesting. It suggests that art doesn’t always need complexity to be powerful; sometimes, the artist’s presence and raw expression are more profound than any elaborate production. This reminds me of how minimalism in art can often convey the deepest emotions.

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy:

Q1: "Most important, I think, was whenever I saw a master, codified “master,” at the Metropolitan Museum. Somehow, I [don’t] recall ever being dissuaded [by the fact] that those “masters” were all dead white men. I found myself seeing these “great artworks” and believing I could achieve that."

R1: This quote highlights the importance of seeing beyond societal limitations and believing in one’s potential. The speaker’s ability to view masterpieces without being discouraged by historical biases is inspiring. It reinforces the idea that greatness is achievable regardless of background, and the true essence of art transcends identity barriers.

Q2:  "This is infiltrated and influenced by social media and the sort of commotion and chaos of the news cycle: we feel compelled to act, act, act—to respond, respond, respond—and artists don’t operate best in that rhythm. Artists need to take in, to process, to decipher, to separate from the noise and create things that are beautiful and impactful to the spirit. Artists have to offer a different type of slowness to work against the speed of today." 

R2: The contrast between the fast-paced demands of social media and the slower, reflective nature of artistry is thought-provoking. Creativity flourishes in moments of stillness, yet today’s world pressures people to constantly react. This makes me think about the importance of intentional solitude for artists to create work that is deeply meaningful rather than reactionary.

    Performance art is a dynamic and immersive form of artistic expression where the artist’s actions become the medium. Unlike traditional visual art, performance art often focuses on real-time engagement, audience interaction, and a blend of social themes. Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece is a powerful example of performance art, challenging societal norms surrounding gender, vulnerability, and agency. By allowing audience members to cut away pieces of her clothing, she highlights issues of consent and objectification. Similarly, Shaun Leonardo’s You Walk engages participants through text-based prompts encouraging introspection and empathy. By guiding individuals to consider both their own experiences and those of others, Leonardo’s work fosters a deeper understanding of social dynamics and personal identity. Both artists use performance to create thought-provoking experiences that push audiences to reflect on critical social issues.

Introduction to Performance and Activism - Aileen Herrera Ojeda

Performance art is live presentation in front of an audience. It is something that can be interacted with or comes to life. It could be anything really, from singing, dancing, talking or standing there. In Yoko Ono's "Bed In" she and her newly wedded husband, John Lennon, are staging a sort of sit in protesting against the Vietnam War and wars in general. Instead of a sit in they are lying in bed together, inviting the press into their room to document. In Shaun Leonardo's "Primitive Games", the performance was demonstrated by 4 groups of participants who have all had different roles and experiences with gun violence. They all had to talk and respond with body language, and showed how their bodies have "learned to respond to conflict".

"Bed In", Yoko Ono, 1969

"Primitive Games", Shaun Leonardo, 2018

Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

"Yoko Ono has been, without a doubt, one of the most misunderstood artists in the past 60 years. It is her massive fame, association with the Beatles, and heal-the-world rhetoric that have obscured her groundbreaking contributions to the world of art of the 1960s and beyond."

I think Yoko Ono is a victim of the patriarchy, let me explain. Before Yoko Ono ever got involved with John Lennon or became associated with The Beatles, she was well known for her art and activism, not internationally but still known. But this changed with Lennon, that's when she became distained by the public for allegedly breaking up the Beatles. From there people really honed in on her and was judged more than Lennon. Many people disregarded her work and activism and preferred to criticize her or her relationship. I think as the years have passed people have become more progressive, we are looking back at her work with new eyes to truly see what her message is. 

"Her idea that physical presence of the artist could communicate far more forcefully than a mediated representation influenced generations of future artists."

I understood this as a person physically performing their art has a bigger chance at making an impact. Which I think in a sense is true, we often will remember a performance more than a piece of art on a wall. A performance makes us, the audience, part of the art piece. We are actively engaging in the art as it is happening around us. 

Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy

"But for Leonardo, the act of experiencing a space, memory, or feeling is simultaneously an opportunity to reflect, meditate, and explore."

Every moment (for the most part) is a perfect time to think and be creative, even in dull and mundane moments there is space for inspiration.

"This is infiltrated and influenced by social media and the sort of commotion and chaos of the news cycle: we feel compelled to act, act, act—to respond, respond, respond—and artists don’t operate best in that rhythm. Artists need to take in, to process, to decipher, to separate from the noise and create things that are beautiful and impactful to the spirit. Artists have to offer a different type of slowness to work against the speed of today." 

Every artist works differently but I think there is some truth in this statement that artist need a type of slowness in order to work and create. Of course, we can work quickly if needed to, but I think when you are able to fully explore ideas and really give your work time to marinate is when work comes out the best and reflects your vision and thoughts best.

Performance Art Activism Post- Angel Gonzales

Widewalls | Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter:

Quote: "The simplicity of her work may have been derided for years, but it is exactly that which makes it greatly accessible."

Response: Even though Yoko Ono's artwork was looked down upon for years, that style that she used is what brought her to her success. Her artwork and activism would draw attention to her audience.

Quote: "Even at her early age, her work was considered as too radical by many, so it did not receive much recognition and acceptance."

Response: I find it interesting how Yoko Ono's early work did not receive much recognition, considering the success she would find later in her career. This really shows that you should trust your own work and don't let the critics try to control you and your work. 

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo - Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy:

Quote: "However, it was in the mentality of striving for the best that I was also taught that success meant economic stability and mobility."

Response: Success being referred to as economic stability and mobility is something I haven't heard of before.  When they say economic, are they referring to the success of a place as a whole rather than an individual's own success?

Quote: "Somehow, I [don’t] recall ever being dissuaded [by the fact] that those “masters” were all dead white men. I found myself seeing these “great artworks” and believing I could achieve that."

Response: I like how he doesn't look at who the artists were and their ethnicity, but rather looks at their artwork and believes that he could create something like they did. 

Performance art relates to the artworks that are created through actions performed by the artist or other participants, which may be live or recorded, spontaneous or scripted. Yoko Ono displays performance art in her artwork "Cut Piece," which addresses societal pressures on women to remain passive. Shaun Leonardo's performance art, "El Conquistador vs. The Invisible Man: The Steel Cage Match," addresses the struggle against physical and metaphorical invisibility in society.  

Midterm Intervention - Emmanuel Orellana Monsalve

    For my midterm intervention I will be talking about the issue on how slowly everything in the world is being suppressed leading to people not being able to express themselves, let alone be themselves. This issue may cause issues mentally to people dealing with these types of suppression. Whether it be talking about a topics like LGBTQ+ topics or movements that are very important. There are many different ways that people can express their feelings; social media, flyers or many other ways. However, one of the biggest important that was listed to express someone's issue or sort of activist is social media. Throughout the years social media has been the main place that people are able to express their issues and thoughts out. One of the biggest social media that you can really see these posts is on X (formally known as Twitter). Sadly, due to new CEOs and people in charge of the app Elon started to be a hypocrite on free speech. According to "Elon Musk has become the world’s biggest hypocrite on free speech", Elon Musk has the tendency to ban or terminate accounts that he doesn't like or he disagrees with: "The latest example happened earlier this week when a group of leftwing journalists and commentators, including the Intercept’s excellent reporter Ken Klippenstein, were mysteriously suspended from Twitter (sorry, I will always refuse to call it “X”) without warning or notice as to why. The only thing all the accounts had in common was they had been critical of Israel’s war in Gaza." (Timm). This is one of many examples of how suppression on social can affect others to worry for voicing their thoughts. Lastly, there is another example that showcases these situations of suppression being bad for people. According to "The Social Costs of Emotional Suppression: A Prospective Study of the Transition to College" users or people around the world that get suppressed or shut down due to comments or higher positions feeling horrible and more down: "Individuals who make frequent use of suppression deal with stressful situations by masking their inner feelings and clamping down on their outward displays of emotion. Their efforts at suppression leave them with less positive emotion and with more negative emotions, including feelings of inauthenticity, than individuals who use suppression less frequently." (Srivastava, Tamir, McGonigal, John, Gross) This quote provides us with information how with these situations continuing may effect people more and more.

This was the old image/ concept of my intervention.

Midterm intervention

my project will be focusing on /intimate partner violence by using flyer sharing helpful outlets and information that will be hung up around the neighborhood. I inserted a phone number for IPV victims to share personal experiences or give some advice. I’m hoping with that peers will feel comfortable to open up about IPV/DV abuse. I want others to feel heard and bring full awareness. My goal is to also educate people on how many outlets there are and how much support they have . The quote I decided to touch base on was “A meme might not change the world, but it might change someone’s perspective.” Because i understand my flyer won’t change the world but will change someone perspective .

I chose to touch this topic because not enough people know that roughly about 41% of woman and 26% of men have experienced IPV in a lifetime and that is not it okay! You would be surprised or maybe you wouldn’t but IPV alone affects over 12 million people every single year. We as people shouldn’t and won’t stand for this. IPV has taken a huge toll on people both mentally and physically but what they don’t know is there are outlets.

There are numerous domestic violence hotlines for anyone suffering from DV. Free online support groups are also available for victims of DV. Anyone going through abuse or dealing with ptsd from it shouldn’t go through it alone. Together we have to bring more awareness it’ll help many more people open up. Many IPV cases go unreported with estimates ranging from 50% to 80% and that may be because of fear, lack of resource or even attachment but our job is to bring light to it. so if you or anyone else are dealing with or have been IPV don’t be afraid to speak up and get the help you need. 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)

After hanging up this flyer up on my mom’s board at work she’s received a lot of feedback about how helpful this information is may be for others . I plan on passing out flyers to classmates to further advocate as well.

Art Intervention: Luis Martinez

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For my art intervention I wanted to deal in recycling paper scraps, bags, or any paper that is no longer in use. 

This idea started awhile back when I first started my tattoo career. At the time I was still studying at NJCU where I had many studio classes. In between both work and school I came to realize the amount of paper being thrown away! Later on I saw on YouTube that you can actually make handmade paper with loose paper scraps! Around the same time I wanted to start a clothing brand , even though at that time I still didn’t have a name or actual brand identity. I did have a plan where I would recycle any no longer used paper I could get my hands on. Then shred it and dye it black, to later create the shreds into large handmade papers. Which I will then use to wrap the clothes for my brand. From this idea is where I found the topic for this Semester’s art intervention.

The plan is to leave a box on campus with a poster explaining the art intervention. Asking students to donate any paper scraps they no longer need or used. Then I will used those scraps to make Hand made paper crafts such as paper, envelopes, maybe even small books. Which I will redistribute back to the students at the same location where the donation boxes once were!

Intervention - Christopher Cruz

The poster that was created and put up onto the bulletin boards.

 

 My first reader of my poster

Ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, women have lost control over their own body and right to an abortion. For my intervention, I focused on the topic of abortion rights. Abortion is a big and complex topic talked about a lot. With it being overturned, states have imposed total bans on abortion and few have done a near-total ban with specific exceptions. These bans affect every aspect of the abortion process. From abortion pills being restricted in a some states, to doctors getting charged and sent to jail for helping woman in need, to woman having to travel far to even get the medical attention they need.

With my poster, I wanted it to bring awareness of the importance of abortion rights by delving into the core of it all: Abortion. My research was focused on understanding and finding facts about abortions. Through this rabbit hole of statistics, stories, and political agendas did I discover the consequences of banning abortion. 45% are unsafe abortion, a crazy statement by itself but there are worse truths. For example, Out of 42 million woman who choose abortion, 20 million are from unsafe abortions (Unsafe Abortion: Unnecessary Maternal Mortality). This is a grave and growing issue. Due to the change in the law, it is forcing woman to take and sometimes pursue extreme methods and measures. Let’s not forget this issue of abortion ban also affects developing young girls. On a more positive note, I found organizations like Amnesty International and Planned Parenthood who are fighting back and voicing their concerns regarding the issue both show facts and tell the stories of women affected by this fundamentally-braking decision. What make this all the authentic, for example, Amnesty International is a organization fund and made by people not government. They even give examples of you can do to help, like send letters, protest, and invest in donating or supporting a organization like theres.

The Guerrilla Girls were my inspiration as just like them I use statistics to reveal the facts and truths that aren’t publicly aware or aren’t paid much attention to. Their artwork and poster put a spotlight on the issues regarding artist women visibility and called out the museums that did not have an exhibit or show dedicated to woman. With this approach they attracted an audience that not only resonated with their message, but create a space for other woman unite and develop a larger voice. I feel this quote would fit best with Guerrilla Girls and their message, “… artistic activism is not the preserve of the privileged.” (Pg. 11)

My intervention works work well due to the facts and statistics being show as not a wall of text but at statements instead. It combats at the some of the lies or biases told on news outlets by reveal facts that may have been muddied or not explicitly mentioned. My approach reminds me of  Francisco Goya, the Guerrilla Girls, and many other artist who used art activism to challenge the privalleged. This quote best sums it up, "But art is also used to challenge authority and privilege, often precisely by challenging how those in power see the world. That privileged perspective is confronted when artists represent reality in different lights, showing the world from different perspectives." (pg. 138)