tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257313756392754820.post7600933569989388820..comments2019-10-21T23:48:16.758-07:00Comments on GSU 2D Design: The 22nd Century PortraituresMetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443065334775794348noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257313756392754820.post-83203727907130940612010-10-11T10:51:57.164-07:002010-10-11T10:51:57.164-07:00Steve I believe that imagery speaks more of racial...Steve I believe that imagery speaks more of racial prejudice but shows the complexity and challenges one faces when trying to fit an individual or a group's identity in a box. Identity involves more than just skin color but is influenced and shaped by culture, language, nationality, family traditions etc which informs who you are. All of these influences along with certain stereotypes can make how you identify yourself problematic. It's that problem that artists like Mntambo, Shonibare and Pruitt constantly wrestle with.Yanique Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03675280497887327308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257313756392754820.post-91302049823305353882010-10-10T20:01:05.714-07:002010-10-10T20:01:05.714-07:00I really really enjoy these first 3 images you pos...I really really enjoy these first 3 images you posted, i suppose fortunately for me i was born a white male, and never really had to deal with any kind of prejudice or odds growing up so its hard to relate. But on the other hand i've always been very attracted to black women for their mystique and allure, as it is much the opposite of what i am used to. <br />That last image kinda looks like something from and Elton John album cover....ultramega_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946695799554429257noreply@blogger.com