The first concept that immediately struck me as I was reading Conversation Pieces was in The Roof Is on Fire was how Latino and African American teenagers were able to “take control of their image.” I find that very often the media will produce content that is meant to draw the most attention without thinking of repercussions. If you are isolated from a certain culture or group of people, you could form these unfair opinions on them. It is very important that the community engages with all types of people and cultures and that you are able to represent yourself.
Something I found interesting was a quote in The Routes, “I'm not a Catholic, I’m not a Protestant, I’m a bus driver.” My concern with this statement is the need to define a person by their work or by their religion. I’m interested in this balance of being proud and not limiting yourself to these labels.
I think the idea that sums up my feelings about this piece is “dialogue-based public art.” I think it’s imperative to speak to a diverse array of people. Loneliness can breed negativity and I think if you are active in your community, you will become more passionate about their needs and not become passive about issues that affect others more than they do you.
- Is all art political?
- How do we get individuals to see complacency and comfort as something one should challenge often?
- How do you engage with the police and get them involved in conversational art?
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