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gorillagirlsJustinJames

The "Guerilla Girls" frustrated me to no end. I do not think of my self as a narrow minded person but I do have firm beliefs in religion and I felt like many of the arguements made by these ladies were one sided and often poked fun at religion. But now on to my question response...

The Guerilla Girls (or GG as I will call them for the remainder of the paper) were a group of female artists who also became frustrated with the art society. They began their rebellion to take a stand for other women who are unfairly represented. Masked like superheros, these women boldly state thier opinions, something most women only dream of. But is this really the way to make a difference... with coarse humor and offensive images? Design wise these women wallow in the territory of a female Andy Warhall, thier work soaked with current pop culture and flashy colors. Thier Demeanor is bold especially in their work, their words are edgy and sting the tongue. These are words society doesn't agree with that the public isn't used to hearing. But these gorilla masked women say them and print them, and the public see and hear them whether they are ready or not. The masks recall scemea of primitive and agressive animals which is what these women pose to be. Not with physical force but with their words and art work. They print questionably comedic and clever posters, billboards, and signs that get scattered around New York to spread their cause. These posters carry a message of change. They hope to make the art world see that women are under represented. I think that women are under represented in the art world, but is it because women artists find positions that dont require them to show art work in museums? As for the few that make it as fine artists in the first place, I feel that many women don't settle for only showing, and therefore don't get the recognition that exhibiting artists do. I believe women deserve equality in the art world, and that they deserve the chance for a fair exhibition. They have just as much creative talent as men do, and work just as hard to get where they are. I just wonder if it is society that is holding most women back or their failure to try. Perhaps this is something that most women will disaggree with. I feel as though most women fear to try and that if more women would try then more women would be accepted.
Justin James

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