I feel like one advantage of being a noob in the art world is that I can frankly state my opinions on art matters and if more art-minded people disagree with it, my comments shouldn’t be that incensing due to my ignorance in these matters.
I felt compelled to start with that little reminder because today’s topic maybe a contentious one. I normally don’t appreciate most depictions of nudity in art, especially some of the more contemporary ones that I find just outright vulgar. When I read reviews on such artworks and find people who praise the artistic merit of it, I wonder what they’re snorting, because I don’t see how it’s different from porn.
Today I came across this presentation made by Miru Kim for TED talks:
I’m amazed by her work and her use of nudity to add value to what the photo has to say. Without her in the picture, it’s just a nicely composed photograph. I was surprised to find that I actually understood her intention of not bringing in clothes, which would carry connotations that she wanted to keep out. I loved how playful she became in the spaces with her poses, making her look like an ethereal creature. I valued her reflection on how quickly man-made things fall into disrepair as nature reclaims that space. Most of all, her demeanor during the presentation surprised me, she gave out a vibe that was almost shy or nervous, considering the nature of her work.
So yeah, TED talks, it’s pretty awesome, go watch their videos.
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