"You are not alone" by jackie heidegger comment: I also find it interesting that Neshat claims to not be a feminist, but focuses her art toward the vantage point of women. Although Neshat says she is abiding by all of the Islamic laws in her photos, I beleive many people could have things to say against it. I think it is this that is most interesting-Neshat is challenging the tradition of Islamic culture through her art. In other words, the gun she is holding is her pictures.
Shirin Neshat by Ashton B. comment: I also find it interesting that Neshat chose to not disown her identity after being both exiled and her art banned from Iran. Knowing this speaks for the passion that she puts in her art. Neshat, through her art, speaks a very strong message, no matter how interpreted by a person.
Neshat post by Douglas Henry comment: I also see a certain dark element to Neshat's artwork. That being said, I can't help but see the beauty in it as well. The way she photographs the women has the ability to depict the "Islamic woman" as both beautiful and mysterious.
Glen Ligon-PK by Paulina comment: I see a very dark aspect of Ligon's art. Ligon's art is intriguing and calls for very different interpretations. I've found that every piece of Ligon's art speaks a very strong message in either the political or societal aspect of life.
Ligon by Mallory Jeanmoughin comment: Ligon is definatley a cut throat artist-letting his viewers have a sense of exactly what issue he is tackling with his art. I feel that there is no set way to learn how to read an artist's work, however. I feel this because every artist wants to display different messages in different ways with every piece of art, making your understanding of their art have to adapt with it as well.
Response to Ligon Interview by Gina comment: Before learning about the artist we;ve covered in class and the various styles, I thought art was something with a crayon and the occasional mac and cheese noodle. However, Ligon, with his emphasis on words and the way they're represented proves that art's boundaries are limitless. Ligon helps people learn how to interpret art and what to interpret art as.
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