I'm having trouble that so many comments about the King sculpture seem to come from folks who have already prejudiced themselves about anything new, somewhat different, abstract, and representational. Yes, it's more complex than a man holding a flag and proclaiming victory. But this sculpture was years in the making. The artist was …
I'm having trouble that so many comments about the King sculpture seem to come from folks who have already prejudiced themselves about anything new, somewhat different, abstract, and representational. Yes, it's more complex than a man holding a flag and proclaiming victory. But this sculpture was years in the making. The artist was carefully chosen. The committee from Boston was very selective. The King family was very involved in the process. They all decided that this was how they wanted to convey the message of love and hope that MLK and his wife tried to bring to America.
But so many people seem to immediately dismiss it because "modern art is ugly," or they don't understand it. Fine, that's an opinion. Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion. But it saddens me to read that so many people gleefully reject anything they feel might be "elitist" or "woke," so quickly. Is it because it is unfamiliar and may be challenging, or is this just another manifestation of the divisive "culture wars?"
I'm having trouble that so many comments about the King sculpture seem to come from folks who have already prejudiced themselves about anything new, somewhat different, abstract, and representational. Yes, it's more complex than a man holding a flag and proclaiming victory. But this sculpture was years in the making. The artist was carefully chosen. The committee from Boston was very selective. The King family was very involved in the process. They all decided that this was how they wanted to convey the message of love and hope that MLK and his wife tried to bring to America.
But so many people seem to immediately dismiss it because "modern art is ugly," or they don't understand it. Fine, that's an opinion. Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion. But it saddens me to read that so many people gleefully reject anything they feel might be "elitist" or "woke," so quickly. Is it because it is unfamiliar and may be challenging, or is this just another manifestation of the divisive "culture wars?"