I suppose the image of Christ in a bottle of urine is "art".....and, most of us would have to "Try to dredge up just a little depth", huh ?
BTW, I'm an atheist.
Not when that "unarmed kid" is a Teenage druggie Psycho who attacks you, pummeling your face and crushing your skull against the cement.......or doncha geddit ?
To the artist I am sure it was. Art scares some people because it asks you to think and to stretch yourself a little, to try to understand the message without judgement. You can think it effectively communicates its message, is well crafted or whatever but condemning the artist for their attempting to communicate their thoughts is a little obtuse.
To the artist I am sure it was. Art scares some people because it asks you to think and to stretch yourself a little, to try to understand the message without judgement. You can think it effectively communicates its message, is well crafted or whatever but condemning the artist for their attempting to communicate their thoughts is a little obtuse.
He was possibly smoking pot. The only reason Z wasnt convicted it because the only other witness is dead.
When sidewalks are outlawed, only outlaws will have sidewalks.
Z is just damn lucky he was in a backwards ass state or he would be in prison now. T was unarmed.
The problem to me is not the art itself. It's actually a pretty good piece of art. The problem to me is that the depiction in the art is representative of what a large number of people think actually happened. That isn't the fault of the artist, or of the art itself. It's the fault of disingenuous people that took advantage of this tragic event for their own aggrandizement. Art such as this has its place, but it is just that; art, not fact. The term "Artist's Rendition" doesn't even apply, as much as poetic license.
Art can be uplifting or it can be thought provoking. It can be reflective. It can and most times does evoke and invoke emotion in ways words cannot.
In many instances, art can be 'inciteful' (not a real word) or insightful. This art can be both. I feel it was meant to be the former rather than the latter, and that makes it a target. Not because it's art, but rather a form of speech that must stand to scrutiny like any other form of speech.
On the other hand, what passes for art can be simply pure bullsh*t put into that form simply to mask the fact that it's simply bullsh*t.
Its not opinion, its political statement. The man was found not guilty. End of story.I respect your right to your opinion... but it is just that. Others obviously had another opinion.
The state capitol is not hallowed ground. It isn't a sacred or sanctified place. It's a place of the people. All the people, of all different opinions.
Viva le difference!
Exactly what is the threat here? Will the capitol fall? Will one party suddenly become moot? Will the building implode? Perhaps you should make the trip to the capitol building and add the above sentiment to the painting in the space provided... while there is still room...
Look at what some looney Martin supporter painted and has on display at the Florida State Capitol.
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Listen to what this demented woman has to say about it HERE
So if you are ever attacked you will just lay there till the attack is over or you are dead?He was possibly smoking pot. The only reason Z wasnt convicted it because the only other witness is dead.
When sidewalks are outlawed, only outlaws will have sidewalks.
Z is just damn lucky he was in a backwards ass state or he would be in prison now. T was unarmed.
Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous!
Pathetic is the word.
The problem to me is not the art itself. It's actually a pretty good piece of art. The problem to me is that the depiction in the art is representative of what a large number of people think actually happened. That isn't the fault of the artist, or of the art itself. It's the fault of disingenuous people that took advantage of this tragic event for their own aggrandizement. Art such as this has its place, but it is just that; art, not fact. The term "Artist's Rendition" doesn't even apply, as much as poetic license.
Art can be uplifting or it can be thought provoking. It can be reflective. It can and most times does evoke and invoke emotion in ways words cannot.
In many instances, art can be 'inciteful' (not a real word) or insightful. This art can be both. I feel it was meant to be the former rather than the latter, and that makes it a target. Not because it's art, but rather a form of speech that must stand to scrutiny like any other form of speech.
So if you are ever attacked you will just lay there till the attack is over or you are dead?
No argument from me.Well said. I do agree with your comments regarding art in general, but of of course, not this piece specifically. Of course everyone is free to express how they feel about it but this is a forum to exchange and often scrutinize (so I'e learned) those expressions and I found the OPs comments a little ragey and ignorant.
As do I.I give art and awful lot of room.
Thought you may like that word. This piece of art doesn't make me angry at all. That's why I said I thought it was a good piece of art. My use of the word you liked was solely to point out my interpretation of the reason behind the adverse reaction to the piece.It is often meant to provoke deeper thought. I wonder, if it makes you angry, maybe you need to take a closer look at that. Which, judging by your response, I am guessing you understand. This piece will obviously be "inciteful" (loved that part) to those who were so angered by the media treatment of Zimmerman and will be seen differently by others.
Not at all small minded. I can understand the reason behind many of those that see that case as a racial issue, and it's a valid concern. But to maintain a broad minded view, I also see the motivation of some (not all) of the leaders behind the outrage. Personally, I think they picked the wrong case to make their point. There are unfortunately more than enough cases of actual racism out there to choose from They just hitched to the wrong horse here, IMHO.BTW, this perspective is completely valid one and to write off everyone who sees this as a racist act to nothing more than media puppets is a little small minded.
Thought you may like that word. This piece of art doesn't make me angry at all. That's why I said I thought it was a good piece of art. My use of the word you liked was solely to point out my interpretation of the reason behind the adverse reaction to the piece.
Confession, I continue to use you as a collective you so it (understandably) sounds as if I am directing it at an individual). You did not come across as angry to me at all.
.Not at all small minded. I can understand the reason behind many of those that see that case as a racial issue, and it's a valid concern. But to maintain a broad minded view, I also see the motivation of some (not all) of the leaders behind the outrage. Personally, I think they picked the wrong case to make their point. There are unfortunately more than enough cases of actual racism out there to choose from They just hitched to the wrong horse here, IMHO
I don't disagree on most of this. My point regarding the small mindedness is for those who either refuse or are incapable of understanding the validity of the opposing view. We should be able to look past all the noise surrounding their stance and acknowledge its validity.
I realize now that I may not have done a very good job of keeping my response focused on what you said instead of what everyone around has said. My apologies for that.
interesting.... I wonder why the artist decided to completely misrepresent the event in his painting?... it's rather amazing in it's shear dishonesty
folks who look at this will believe Z was standing up firing at TM.. and had no injuries or evidence of the assault that, you know, actually happened.
and I outright reject the idiot theme of " we are all Trayvon Martin".... I'm certainly not Trayvon Martin... I do not even remotely relate to TM.
I'm alive, and I did not assault a person who ended up killing me in self defense.
people done lost their goddamn minds :roll:
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