Art Vortex

       Language opens doors and connects thoughts and meanings. I have found from all the readings and countless hours of research, writing, and rewriting that I got this. From the beginning of my Master's journey, I have been relearning how to write, and it sometimes was a struggle, but in the end, it taught me how to better convey my meaning. Eng624 Women & Art taught me the vocabulary and knowledge to properly discuss art, specifically women in the arts. I learned about incredible and groundbreaking artists who shattered the norms and reinvented art. The artist's life experiences and struggles influenced their artwork, and the opportunity to analyze and dissect their meanings was an interesting experience. It helped me appreciate and honestly dislike some of the artwork. It teaches us to not judge by appearance, even as aesthetically appealing as it may be. This class helped me look at art with a better eye and to be able to discuss art clearly. It helped me better under

C  Yoko Ono, " Cut Piece " Kyoto, Japan 1964 Yoko Ono's "Cut Piece"           Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist, performance artist, filmmaker, and musician. She also dedicated much of her time to being a peace activist, which is a recurring theme in her artwork. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1933 to a prestigious and wealthy family. Her early years were marked by living in the US and Japan, and she attended prestigious schools. She trained in voice and piano. The family returned to Japan in 1941. 1945 was a turbulent time in Yoko Ono’s life. It was right after the bombing of Tokyo during World War 2 her father was captured and put into a concentration camp in Thailand by the Americans. Yoko and her mother and brother escaped to the countryside. They would peddle their household items for food. After the war, her family was reunited, and their wealth was restored. Yoko went back to school. Her family moved back to New York, and she had a brief stint at Sarah La