Category: Reflections
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A piece of art which evoked strong feelings for me was Four Genders Were Born… by Nanibah Chacon (2022). While I understand that this work is meant to convey that indigenous cultures do not conform to the gender binary, that is not how this painting appears to a western audience. Rather, it is highly provocative.…
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The Mancala Board was very interesting to me because it represents life—the holes in the board represented family or marriage and I found that significant because it represents the values of life. However I didn’t notice if any of the holes represented careers or other talents or hobbies which are significant aspects of humanity and…
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I cried when I saw Nanibah Chacon’s piece, Four Genders Were Born…, with its two nude indigenous figures holding hands. The figures had sex characteristics in combinations that don’t align with our typical idea of male and female. The figures looked like me. I heard some kids behind me laughing at the piece. The figures…
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The piece of art which invoked strong feelings for me was the portrait of Shirley Chisholm by Bisa Butler. This artwork portrayed a revolutionary woman, whom encouraged us to create our own seat at the table when there are none for us. She embodies the true meaning of standing up for one’s rights. Her portrait,…
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Susan Chen’s “Chinatown Block Watch” resonated with me as an Asian-American. The painting depicts multiple figures with wary eyes as they walk around Chinatown. The description details the creation of Karlin Chan’s community control to protect residents from xenophobic attacks during the Covid pandemic, a period when those of Chinese heritage were targeted. In contrast…
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The piece, “BYOC (Bring your own Chair)” by Black American inventor Nathaniel Alexander strongly resonated with me. In my culture, folding chairs are a commonplace item. Every household has one to accommodate guests and to invite others to join the conversation. Learning this bit of history about folding chairs was insightful. I was very appreciative…
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My current major at the money is political science. As a political science major we can enhance the understanding of art in a museum by exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and identity. Art often reflects societal values, power dynamics, and historical contexts, serving as a medium for political expression and critique. By analyzing artworks…
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Richard Mayhew, Before the Storm This painting invoked a strong feeling of nostalgia for me. This is because to me the painting reminded me of when I was in my home and it was storming outside. To me it looked like there is a window and it is pouring heavily on it. You are looking…
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The Brooklyn Museum’s new exhibition is a clear depiction of the cultural climate in New York. Art is interpreted in various ways, but New York is know for its spunky-spin of cultural weight placed in each piece. When I explore and create art, I don’t stick to one style as it’s not the way I…
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Being a film and media production student, I think going to museums is really important in learning about art and culture, especially those that show history of where I live. As I have only lived here for two years, I don’t really know much about New York, but being in places like this that make…
