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I think it is interesting how even the smallest of ideas or actions can develop to be very large and meaningful if one is passionate about it. This is how the Guerrilla Girls started out. They felt very passionate about feminism and decided to act on it with these small demonstrations. Soon, it snowballed into a huge campaign.

Even though I am not quite as forceful in my femininistic beliefs, I thought that this lecture was very important and pertinent to today’s society, whether it is Hilary campaigning for president or me trying to find a job in the near future. I think that they made some very valid points. I do find it to be true that all of the artists we grow up to know and love are generally white males.

I think that these Guerrilla Girls will shape my, American, and even the world’s art. It will change my perspective on the world, giving me the ability to see through the image of equality. Our society has made some leaps and bounds, but we are not quite there yet.

I adored how and why she wore the gorilla mask. I think it was very important to not place a specific name or face to the speaker. It helps the viewer not to subconsciously categorize or criticize her. It also seemed to give an inferior aura about her, possibly suggesting the inferiority of women.

Her visuals were fantastic. Funny, powerful, and straight to the point. There were easy facts to read, which she enforced with voice. The gorilla masks in the photos caught my eye and held it to the photos. This out of context placement is often used for advertising. I was very impressed with these women's ideas. They weren't just picketers. I could tell they were real artists thinking and acting creatively.

Oh, and the feminist banana she gave me was delicious.

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