Freedom of speech.....an easy but tricky thing these days. With it comes responsibility, I feel. Social media has certainly changed how we view freedom of speech. I certainly have stuck my mouth out and been attacked, called unspeakable things, just because I expressed an opinion, I didn't attack another's opinion. But, such is life. I wish I had had a little more time with this, there is more I'd like to do with it, but I'm again heading out of town, probably all next week. I'm so popular, I have so many invitations.
If there is one place where I feel very at home, it's the freedom of expression and speech through the arts. There should never be banned books, banned plays, banned art. I think Ai Wei Wei said it well; he certainly knows what it is like to have his speech and expression suppressed.
I was looking through a local magazine and found an article on how the arts are navigating through the uncertainly since March of 2020. I cut out a picture of a play that was performed in Milwaukee recently, don't know the play, don't remember the theater venue. And I'm sure the person speaking is not saying those words to the man on the left...can you imagine what he is saying????
I used a gel print that was less than what I wanted, a brayer off piece and a new set of thought bubble dies. Of course I would take this challenge seriously, because that is what I do. You know me. Thanks, Toni. This is also for the second to last ABC15 challenge-Y for your choice of technique.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 5:58 AM
I hope one guy isn't being mean to the other!! YOu are so right about the change in free speech these days!!!
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Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 8:07 AM
Jean, yes, even though our country can be so divided, we are lucky to live in the United States. I can't imagine what it's like for so many people who live in fear each and every day.
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Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Hugging a golden and stamping' in PA Posts: 21216
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 11:19 AM
Very poignant and thought provoking, Jean! The gel print and brayer off pieces provide an artistic frame for your photo. Wonderful creation for the challenge.
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32131
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 2:51 PM
Very cool large thought bubble, Jean. Fits your artistic image so well along with the salvaged gel print pieces. I'd call this a good save! Enjoy your time away!
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 24020
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 7:15 PM
Your serious speech bubbles are very thought provoking! We all should be involved in our society! I really like this quote. Great print piece and the picture you found does make one wonder what was being said.
Glad you are getting out and about.
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