Marina Abramovic and Lynn Hershman

This presentation introduced the artwork of Marina Abramovic and Lynn Hershman. It addresses the role of women in society and aspects of feminism. The group, so far, has provided a plethora of biographical information and it is all very useful. They are a really great team. I like how they don't use words but rather just show work].

Abramovic's "self mutilation art" is very interesting and disturbing...but in a good way. She focuses mostly on her individual self and the intervention from the part of the audience. I think it's very brave, controversial and emotional.Julie explained her artist's projects incredibly well. My favorite piece is the "Awkward Situation" in which people had to squeeze in between both of the artists to view the exhibit. Only lasted 90 minutes because of the police intervention...Kind of made me angry that art has only certain limits and people are too prude/closed minded to enjoy somehting as beautiful as the human body. I really like a lot of Abramovic's work. She has a lot of powerful statements.

Cassie's introduction of if Hershman's project is very well done. Her project which involved documenting a woman who is an hermit and it really is a powerful piece, saying that women are being repressed and forced to be alone. I really like that she makes powerful statements but i feel that her work isn't as powerful or emotional as Abramovic. I really did like "Paranoid Woman" though. I think it's really an interesting piece and kind of, in a way, creepy.But my favorite piece of hers is the one where she rented a hotel room and puts the things people left over. i think its a very interesting statement of people.