He said it best at the end when describing his work and the type of people who view his art: mostly high class... And "these people become uncomfortable because it's a portrait of themselves." Yes, we are all connected in society despite the walls that separate us and build illusions of wealth...
Humanity is a multifaceted thing. There is plenty of negative aspects mixed in with all the beauty. Art is not meant to entertain or represent only the good parts about people. Sierra is showing us the grit that exists within every population. He is not trying to mask it or shove it under a rug, he is bringing it out into the light. What this art says to me is 'look at what our society is producing. We are all responsible. Normally you just ignore it, but today you can't.' It's highly unsettling
I have a problem with the idea that simply paying these people.. usually people who can't really afford to turn down the money somehow makes what is done to them okay and not exploitative. I generally like the work, but I do have a problem with that exploitation element.
Such a coward!! Exploiting other people, and then with such a lack of courage that he doesn't dare to show his own face in the interview!! His name is still a brand...
He said it best at the end when describing his work and the type of people who view his art: mostly high class... And "these people become uncomfortable because it's a portrait of themselves." Yes, we are all connected in society despite the walls that separate us and build illusions of wealth...
mbwana7 2 weeks ago
but that is what makes is so effective. No one is going to leave that museum without being a little bit affected by what they saw.
alphanumeric17 9 months ago
Humanity is a multifaceted thing. There is plenty of negative aspects mixed in with all the beauty. Art is not meant to entertain or represent only the good parts about people. Sierra is showing us the grit that exists within every population. He is not trying to mask it or shove it under a rug, he is bringing it out into the light. What this art says to me is 'look at what our society is producing. We are all responsible. Normally you just ignore it, but today you can't.' It's highly unsettling
alphanumeric17 9 months ago
I have a problem with the idea that simply paying these people.. usually people who can't really afford to turn down the money somehow makes what is done to them okay and not exploitative. I generally like the work, but I do have a problem with that exploitation element.
Estragon17 2 years ago
@Estragon17i believe the exploitation is essential for the work's meaning, otherwise it would conceptually feeble if not pointless
cansam2905 1 year ago
@cansam2905
Agreed, but what I am saying is that the work does not justify the exploitation.
Estragon17 1 year ago
Nothing "justifies" exploitation, that's what makes it exploitative. @Estragon17
killcritter 8 months ago
Well, I like when people know how to spell the word "metaphor."
cheysmilesalot 2 years ago
Such a coward!! Exploiting other people, and then with such a lack of courage that he doesn't dare to show his own face in the interview!! His name is still a brand...
kristoffersvenberg 2 years ago
i really , eally love his art
politeista12 2 years ago
at least he pay ppl.
i kid i kid.
not half bad.
aramun02 2 years ago
ive been researching guillermo vargas and aliza shvarts for a paper- i came across this artist. very cool. he is certainly making a statement.
isntshefoxy 2 years ago
love his work.
sierra is thought provoking, challenging and above all unsafe.
sleepinsafety 3 years ago
what a portentous cunt
quenchedinlife 3 years ago
i like this comment-("portentous cunt")
i think its a wonderfully poetic compliment, apropos to sierra.
sleepinsafety 3 years ago