Sight and Power
Thinking Allowed
Artistic Representations and Marginalized Voices
Art installations often cater to specific audiences, potentially alienating marginalized groups, such as farmers from rural America or low-income families in urban areas. The portrayal of agricultural symbols, like wheat, may overlook historical narratives, specifically the land's legacy belonging to the Lenape people who farmed diverse crops prior to settler colonization. Such artistic representations highlight the necessity of inclusivity in storytelling, prompting questions about whose perspectives are acknowledged or omitted. Moreover, advancements in camera technology since the 1970s have permitted underrepresented voices, particularly women and people of color, to reclaim their narratives and challenge dominant stereotypes. Notable examples include Navajo filmmaker Arlene Bauman and black feminist filmmakers in the LA Rebellion movement, both of whom sought to redefine how they are perceived and to assert their autonomy in narrative creation, symbolizing a shift towards self-representation and critical questioning of the audience's gaze.
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