Portrait of a woman in (Marigold) Yellow by Raven D.

 

 

Portrait of a woman in white by Frida Kahlo

Ways Of Seeing by John Berger 

• We never look at just one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves. (p. 9)

• When we ‘see’ a landscape, we situate ourselves in it. If we ‘saw’ the art of the past, we would situate ourselves in history. When we are prevented from seeing it, we are being deprived of history which belongs to us. (p.11)

The Art of Self Invention by Joanne Finkelstein

• “Modern social relations emphasize the importance of appearances. In every social encounter, we are directed to think about how to make a good impression and how to influence the opinion of others. We pay attention to the other, and they turn and pay attention to us.” (p. 68)

• “Thus the lies becomes a technique for penetrating the multiple layers of social life and, in reverse, it is a constituent of those same complex layers,” (p. 72)

15 Words About Frida

• Bold
• Distressed
• Resilient
• Artistic
• Passionate
• Dedicated
• Emotional
• Vulnerable
• Strong
• Unique
• Outcast
• Rebellious
• Innovative
• Authentic
• Empowering

15 Words About Selfie

• Colorful
• Vibrant
• Subtle
• Exposed
• Comfortable
• Inviting
• Mysterious
• Uncertain
• Curious
• Melanated
• Focused
• Warm
• Contrast
• Decorative
• Experimental

Lesly Selfie

Frida:

1. Resilient
2. Authentic
3. Strong
4. Unique
5. Vigorous
6. Assertive
7. Raw
8. Dominant
9. Powerful
10. Spiritual
11. Passionate
12. Realistic
13. Artistic
14. Inspiring
15. Vibrant

Lesly

1. Shy
2. Loyal
3. Loving
4. Passionate
5. Goofy
6. Adventurous
7. Daring
8. Energetic
9. Spontaneous
10. Optimistic
11. Genuine
12. Loud
13. Open-minded
14. Charismatic
15. Determined

Joanna Finkelstein, Ch 1

- “In every social encounter, we are directed to think about how to make a good impression and how to influence the opinion of others. We pay attention to the other, and they in turn pay attention to us. Some of the pleasures of the moment rest with seeing ourselves mirrored in the actions of others and being flattered by them.”

- “The realities of social life are not neatly under control. Mistakes, misinterpretations, misleading gestures, and acts of deceit occur constantly, and they are unsettling. These moments are often anticipated in popular culture, which presents us with a continuous stream of the unpredictable and unconventional.”

John Berger, Ch 1

- “When we see a landscape, we situate ourselves in it. If we saw the art of the past, we would situate ourselves in history.”

- “The art of the past no longer exists as it once did. Its authority is lost. In its place, there is a language of images. What matters now is who uses that language for what purpose.”

Forest and Me --Luz

Frida	Selfie
Spirited	Kind
Honest	Honest
Raw	Gentle
Disturbing	Neutral
Anger	Serious
Strength	Strength
Unique	Unique
Weird	Weird
Discontent	Focus
Unconformity	Animal
Rebellion	Conformity
Love	Love
Black Sheep	Care
Horrifying	Nature
Cruel	Conservative

Finkelstein

"In every social encounter, we are directed to think about how to make a good impression and how to influence the opinion of others." 

"In that sense, the lie is a reliable rule of sociality."

 

Berger

“The way we see things is affected by what we know or what we believe.”

“Gradually it became evident that an image could outlast what it represented; it then showed how something or somebody had once looked - and thus by implication how the subject had once been seen by other people.”

Austin "Frida" Selfie

 Frida: Strong, Brave, Black Sheep, Resilient. Creative, Rebel, Empowering, Innovative, Talented,           Fearless, Free, Different, Unique, Raw

Austin: Creative, Strong, Creative, Black, Outspoken, Joyful, Free Spirit, Energetic, Caring, Daring, Smart, Hardworking, Determined, Loving, Friendly

Way of seeing

    “Every image embodies a way of seeing.”

“As effective social beings, we learn to lie and to identify the lies of others. Indeed, in the traffic of daily life, we can count on the practice that everyone lies”

The Art of Self Invention 

“Contemporary analysts of transgender studies make the work of Garfinkel and Stoller seem in retrospect quaintly timid”

"These diverse perspectives on identity often differ from those that commonly shadow our ordinary everyday movements, and it is these incongruities too that are explored"

Wear A Mask: Nashira Banks

 

Frida	Nashira
Brave	Independent
Rare	Focused
Empowering	Loving
Proud	Beautiful
Strong	Happy
Hopeful	Kind
Culture	Safe
Nature	Intelligent
Loving	Loyal
Inspiring	Powerful
Fearless	Energetic
Honest	Inspiring
Pain	Creative
Scary	Caring
Authentic	Unique

John Berger

·         “Images were first made to conjure up the appearances of something that was absent.”

·         “Every image embodies a way of seeing.”

Joanne Finkelstein

·         “To see the world as highly charged moral universe.”

·         “As effective social beings, we learn to lie and to identify the lies of others.”

Merret Hennes: Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo

1. Unique

2. Bold

3. Unapologetic 

4. Honest

5. Imaginative

6. Confident

7. Inspirational

8. Empowering

9. Passionate

10.Creative

11. Influential

12. Visionary

13. Brave

14. Courageous

15. Unorthodox

Me

1. Articulate

2. Inspired

3. Ambitious

4. Influenced

5. Sincere

7. Friendly

8. Positive

9. Independent 

10. Honest

11. Individual

12. Self-aware

13. Realistic

The Art of Self Invention by Joanne Finkelstein 

1. "If we examine the lie, consider its purpose and effect,

we are drawn to see other universes, other ways of being in the world.

Thus the lie becomes a technique for penetrating the multiple layers of

social life and, in reverse, it is a constituent of those same complex layers.

As effective social beings, we learn to lie and to identify the lies of

others. Indeed, in the traffic of daily life, we can count on the practice

that everyone lies."

2. Identity is continuously re-styled and invented to suit the

circumstances but, at the same time, it supposedly emanates from an

inner quality that universalizes the human condition.

 
 

Through Her Art - Katia Cueto (Frida Kahlo)

Joanne Finkelstein:

 •“Deception multiplies possibilities and brings into existence the danger of the unexpected” 

 • “These three studies highlight how effectively deceptions can be perpetrated and how convincing some individuals can be in controlling the opinions of others” 

 John Berger:

 • “As effective social beings, we learn to lie and to identify the lies of others. Indeed, in the traffic of daily life, we can count on the practice that everyone lies” 

 • "We never look just at one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves."

Frida Kahlo 1. Powerful 2. Fearless 3. Strong 4. Unapologetic 5. Relentless 6. Understanding 7. Colorful 8. Seriousness 9. Vintage 10. Meaningful 11. Outspoken 12. Brilliant 13. Courageous 14. Determined 15. Captivating 

Genessy’s Selfie

John Berger

“The way we see things is affected by what we know or what we believe.”

“Today we see the art of the past as nobody saw it before.”

Joanne Finkelstein

“The possibility of considering the world otherwise just to see where it leads”-57

“Contemporary analysts of transgender studies make the work of Garfinkel and Stoller seem in retrospect quaintly timid”-59

Frida Kahlo

1. Empowering
2. Observant
3. Style Icon
4. Determined 
5. Culture 
6. Feminist 
7. Resilient 
8. Artist
9. Beautiful 
10. Passionate 
11. Vibrant
12. Important 
13. Powerful 
14. Leader
15. Introvert 

Selfie

1. Determined 
2. Passionate 
3. Beautiful 
4. Strong
5. Ambitious 
6. Energetic 
7. Funny
8. Smart
9. Brave
10. Outgoing 
11. Imperfect 
12. Outstanding 
13. Confident
14. Loyal
15. Charismatic

Smile that Never Fades Away

 

Frida: Confident, Provocative, Raw, Honest, Open, Survivor, Lonely, Serious, Strong, Unique, Brilliant, Free, Fearless, Determined, 

Jennifer: Happy, Approachable, Caring, Anxious, Independent, Positivity, Emotional, Messy, Creative, Conservative, Relaxed, Lovable, Cultural, Open-minded, Bright

 John Berger

1. "Original paintings are silent and still in a sense that information never is. Even a reproduction hung on a wall is not comparable in this respect for in the original the silence and stillness permeate the actual material, the paint, in which one follows the traces of the painter's immediate gestures."

   
   

   2. "It is seeing which establishes our place in the surrounding world; we explain that world with 

   words, but words can never undo the fact that we are surrounded by it"

    Joanna Finkelstein

1. "Identity is continuously re-styled and invented to suit the circumstances but, at the same time, it supposedly emanates from an inner quality that universalizes the human condition. Beneath the 

   ambiguities and playfulness of the performance there is supposedly a resilient centre."

   
   

2. "These diverse perspectives on identity often differ from those that commonly shadow our ordinary everyday movements, and it is these incongruities too that are explored"

Fierce Flower - Fransheska Larios

Frida	Selfie
Strong	Colorful
Unique	Nature
Honest	Daring
Creepy	Lively
Rebel	Vibrant
Empowering	Free
Lively	Aggressive
Passionate	Fantasy
Naked	Artistic
Perceptive	Fresh
Fearless	Neutral
Culture	Challenge
Imperfect	Stern
Nonconformist	Force
Determined	Delicate

    John Berger

1. “Yet although every image embodies a way of seeing, our perception or appreciation of an image depends also upon our own way of seeing.”

2. “It is hard to define exactly how the words have changed the image but undoubtedly they have. The image now illustrates the sentence” 

    Joanna Finkelstein

1. “As effective social beings, we learn to lie and to identify the lies of others. Indeed, in the traffic of daily life, we can count on the practice that everyone lies”.

2. “If we examine the lie, consider its purpose and effect, we are drawn to see other universes, other ways of being in the world.“