My first reading of this week's submission left me with the impression of, "Oh, No! A person must never misrepresent himself or make up a story about his past." We might notice that misrepresentation happens in the realm of politics. However, rereading opened my eyes and mind. "The gesture came from a genuine place...[he] allowed his audience to experience his work through a different perspective." Yes, it's Art! Through his narrative, Gates paid homage and called attention to another artist whose actual story, as much as can be known about it, will not be forgotten. May we all remember those like Dave the Potter. And may we all remember the lesson taught by Theaster Gates.
My first reading of this week's submission left me with the impression of, "Oh, No! A person must never misrepresent himself or make up a story about his past." We might notice that misrepresentation happens in the realm of politics. However, rereading opened my eyes and mind. "The gesture came from a genuine place...[he] allowed his audience to experience his work through a different perspective." Yes, it's Art! Through his narrative, Gates paid homage and called attention to another artist whose actual story, as much as can be known about it, will not be forgotten. May we all remember those like Dave the Potter. And may we all remember the lesson taught by Theaster Gates.