Hey everyone!
Wednesday's Art convocation was really interesting. I did not know that some of the artists were going to be present. To be honest I had no idea what convocation meant and had to look up the definition. In case anyone is wondering convocation means a group of people assembled for a special purpose. Well that pretty much sums up what Wednesday's gathering was about. Some place to gather people so that these artists can express their voices through art.
A few of my favorite pieces were the wood sculpture at first glance it thought oh it's a family tree, but after Alonso spoke about his piece and how it represents being moved from one place to another and trying to hold onto some of your past traditions while conforming to American lives.
Another favorite piece was the henna self portrait. I never knew Saudi Arabian women were not allowed to drive. The portrait made much more sense after she told us that fact. Some of us thought maybe it meant leaving somewhere and going somewhere new. So the henna represents her background and the car symbolizes that she can now drive and has freedom.
The other piece I liked was Wing Young Huie's University Ave Project. Since I take a 50 or 16 metro transit bus into St. Paul every day, and those buses run along University Ave I was really intrigued by the photograph. I haven't been able to read the article from the Minnesota Public Radio yet, but I hope to soon and I think I may even take an interest in following his work through next year when it will be displayed.
The last thing I thought was cool was the interactive dialogues. I believe she said at some of the bus stops you can text to receive a message about one of the kids lives at certain bus stops and I thought that was a really neat idea and way of presenting art.
These were just a few of my favorites I really enjoyed all the artwork and hearing everyone's thoughts about the pieces.
See you all soon!
Leave a comment