My freshman year, I went to the welcome fair and got one of those free trucker caps. I chose the word "Enigma" to be airbrushed on the front. Whenever I wore it, there was always someone who would point to my hat and say "That's so me." At first I got annoyed--why couldn't I just wear my hat in peace? But I suppose it is natural for people to want others to know that there is more to them than meets the eye. It also ties into Adrian Piper's writing and our class discussion today. Piper believes that performance art is more unique and valuable than other art forms because it is the only art form that actively involves people, who are each mysterious and unique individuals. There will always be another layer to the art that observers cannot see, because there is always another layer to people that no one can see.
Does this not apply to other art forms as well? Why or why not?
I responded to your question.
ReplyDeleteI actually responded to the living and breathing art form question and posted here by accident, but I think this question is addressed in my answer too.
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