PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Born in Havana, Cuba-1948
Fidel Castro est. communist Cuba- 1959
Operation Peter Pan- 1961
University of Iowa
- BFA in Painting- 1969
- MFA in Painting- 1972
- MFA in Multimedia Studies
What are your reactions to her work?
“paintings were not real enough for what I wanted the image to convey, and by real I mean I wanted to have power, magic”
Do you agree with this statement? Do you think that Mendieta's work would pack the same punch if it were paintings of the same imagery?
Since she was still in school, what place do you think this type of art has in a university setting?
Is it possible to address this work or even the topic of abuse in an art classroom? If so, how?
What do think of this series in relation to her history and exile from cuba?
How can you address issues like identity in an art classroom? Specific activities?
Why do you think that Mendieta began to create more permanent and non-ephemeral work?
Married Carl Andre:
Tragic Death at 36
Do you think that Mendieta's death and trial of Andre are important aspects when considering women's role in the art world then?
Is there still a problem with the presentation of women and minority artists?
if so, how can we address this problem in our art classrooms?
Thanks for listening!
Any Questions?
