By: Jingyi Dong, Vy Nguyen, Miggy Cruz and Leslie Do
Inspired by Thomas Teo's “problematization of hybridity in psychology and the human sciences”, we want to demonstrate how general American terms used to describe mixed-race individuals and the mixing process itself have been construed, used and repeated throughout history to make hybridity a problem. By analyzing problematization through historical lenses, we want to emphasize how these terms hold pieces of scientific racism and how they can be applied on a macro level, in this case to Israel. We want to illustrate how this phenomenon not only lies within the boundaries of the United States - but the notion of how mixed-race individuals being criminals, deviants and outcasts are also experienced in other parts of the world. And this is represented by through the timeline at the beginning and followed by a modern interpretation.
As artists, we desire to break the inevitable roadblock that is silence to allow our audience and the society as a whole to take a glimpse of the truth. And as “truth shares an original affinity with freedom” (Michel Foucault), by recognizing historical and modern discourses, not only are we freeing mixed-race individuals from the notion that hybridity is problematic, but we are also asserting spaces for them to come together in solidarity and reclaim their identities.
This infograph was very complex and it took several read-throughs of the artist statement to understand it. The artist statement contains a lot of jargon; simplifying it with simpler words would help others understand it better. Also, why did you choose to focus on Israel?
ReplyDeleteI found the first half of your infograph very intriguing. The second half I was a bit confused. The information should have been summarized or simplified to get the message across! The artist statement could have explained the reasoning as to why you chose Israel and how that connects to the week's theme.
ReplyDeleteThe infographic presents interesting information, but the design got very lengthy and wordy by the end. It was almost too much information to take it at once and I wish the artist statement explained the focus on the middle east more or why it was so text-heavy in the end. But overall this piece helped me further recognize the problematic/false perception of mixed race people in American society.
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ReplyDeleteThe Infograph was very informative, but it was too much context. The artist statement had explained the ideas of what the infograph is portraying, but I think it could've been a bit shorter.
I liked how your group used American terms to describe mixed-race issues in Israel to raise awareness about problems in other parts of the world other than the US. I thought that your artist statement was a bit hard to comprehend, but I understand the general explanation for your artwork. I also think that the information presented in your artwork could have been more condensed.
ReplyDeleteComplex and informative, though a tad lacking on the graphic side -- it felt a bit cluttered. More icons and separations (using lines, shapes, etc) could've helped. Otherwise, this is really well done!
ReplyDeleteI think your infograph was quite complex and full of interesting points and ideas, but it was a bid lengthy in terms of text which made it a little confusing to understand. Besides that, I think the ideas you were trying to set forth was an interesting read, such as the similarities between America's and Israel's power hold.
ReplyDeleteI thought the piece was good and very well thought out. Unfortunately I thought it was a bit too long with too much words, which diluted the piece. I thought the artist statement was short, concise, powerful, and connected well to the piece.
ReplyDeleteI agree with other comments, this infographic is super informative and very well thought out! You can tell you put a lot of research into it! I think the artist statement does go along with it. The only thing I would say is to make it more straightforward, less is more. Otherwise, you all did a really great job!
ReplyDeleteThis infographic was very clear that a lot of research has went into this, good job! Very detailed and highlighted a lot of key terms that are used when describing mixed race individuals. Overall great job and no need for improvement!
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