Class #3 Follow up

1) Mutu's human/insect/machine-like distortions of the body are sort of the opposite of the conventional notions of female beauty. When I look at her art I don't think it's beautiful because of the norms of beauty that I've been influenced by society. Beauty is perfection of the female body. The smoothness of the skin, the slim curves, and long legs. According to society that is and Mutu's art shows none of that.

2) I have a sort of love/hate feeling towards her work. I love the fact that she puts together all of these different types of pieces and make them look so good together. I just don't like the images she uses. It gives me a sort dark and ominous feeling.

Part B

Cringe Factor
a. I'm not embarrassed by any drawing or work of art that I've done in the past because when I draw or paint I do it to please my standards, not those of society. I do, however, have a picture of myself in the past of how I use to dress that I am deeply embarrassed by.

This picture was taken around June of 2003, I was 12 years old. I remember that day perfectly. My brother, a couple of friends, and I were having a water balloon fight right after school. My mom wanted a quick picture so my brother and I quickly posed and ran off right away. My right hand was cutoff but I was holding a water balloon. Anyways, I'll start from the top. I was wearing a du-rag to keep my braids neat. Yes, I once had braids. Never again will I grow my hair out to get braids. My shirt, or rather should I say blanket, was 4 XL size because back then, wearing really big shirts was in style. Then I was wearing some shorts that you can barely see due to the extremely large shirt that nearly went over my shorts. Like I said, back then the style was one would wear really big shirts and really baggy pants. 

2) The transition in style from back then to now is mind blowing. People now a days wear the complete opposite of back then. Slim or skinny jeans and small shirts. The way I dress now is similar to today's norms. I just don't wear my jeans to skinny as some would wear them, my shirts not too small either. But that is only when I go out with friends to the movies or events. Usually either going to the park or going to school I wear sweats, a hoody, and basketball sneakers because that is how I am most comfortable. I don't like my movements to feel even the slightest bit constricted. Pretty much I rather be ready to play basketball at any given moment.