The Illegal Operation an Essential Contribution to Social Protest/Affirmation
This paper will focus on the sculpture, The Illegal Operation (1962) by Edward Kienholz. The assemblage sculpture can be found on the second floor of the Ahmanson Building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Although understated at first, this sculpture deals with the taboo practice of abortions regulated in the 1960’s. In this paper I will discuss why this sculpture would make a good contribution to our textbook, specifically chapter 11 “Social Protest/Affirmation” by analyzing its history, providing comparisons, and additional information that will further amplify why this piece should be included.
LACMA is a very organized museum with 9 different buildings, …show more content…
The artworks in the previous room of The Illegal Operation include Jackson Pollock. Number 15, 1950., John Chamberlain. Sweet William, 1962., and the ones adjacent to it were two other sculptures created by Edward Kienholz. Pollock unique art dripping style is magnificent however, an artist who made a name for himself for being a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement has already received enough attention. Chamberlain exquisite metal work sculptures were very impressive but it was Kienholz’s sculpture that captivated my …show more content…
They Waz Nice White Folks While They Lasted, (Says One Gal to Another), 2001, consist of cutout silhouettes that recreate “racist imagery of the slave era.” Walker uses humor to shock her audience. Both Keinholz and Walker aim to generate an upset or surprised collision of emotions. Walker however uses humorous stereotypical tactics to protest the oppression of African Americans during the slave era in the United States. If the textbook had not provided a description of piece it would look like blobs of woman and an out of place child with a boat on is head. Keinholz is much clearer with his work, with a glance one can see that it is medical related. Although her cutout figures were interesting it was difficult to know what was
This paper will focus on the sculpture, The Illegal Operation (1962) by Edward Kienholz. The assemblage sculpture can be found on the second floor of the Ahmanson Building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Although understated at first, this sculpture deals with the taboo practice of abortions regulated in the 1960’s. In this paper I will discuss why this sculpture would make a good contribution to our textbook, specifically chapter 11 “Social Protest/Affirmation” by analyzing its history, providing comparisons, and additional information that will further amplify why this piece should be included.
LACMA is a very organized museum with 9 different buildings, …show more content…
The artworks in the previous room of The Illegal Operation include Jackson Pollock. Number 15, 1950., John Chamberlain. Sweet William, 1962., and the ones adjacent to it were two other sculptures created by Edward Kienholz. Pollock unique art dripping style is magnificent however, an artist who made a name for himself for being a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement has already received enough attention. Chamberlain exquisite metal work sculptures were very impressive but it was Kienholz’s sculpture that captivated my …show more content…
They Waz Nice White Folks While They Lasted, (Says One Gal to Another), 2001, consist of cutout silhouettes that recreate “racist imagery of the slave era.” Walker uses humor to shock her audience. Both Keinholz and Walker aim to generate an upset or surprised collision of emotions. Walker however uses humorous stereotypical tactics to protest the oppression of African Americans during the slave era in the United States. If the textbook had not provided a description of piece it would look like blobs of woman and an out of place child with a boat on is head. Keinholz is much clearer with his work, with a glance one can see that it is medical related. Although her cutout figures were interesting it was difficult to know what was