Teraoka is such a terrific painter. All his works are so vivid, moving and full of meaning. I am continuously amazed by the empathy and thought he displayed through his art back in the day when AIDS was a taboo fueled by fear and stereotypes. Simply love him and his work!
Wonderful work as always. Thank you Smarthistory for rekindling my love of art history. The tertiary institutions I studied at had put me off for years. There's a lot to be said for plain precise language in communicating these works and you all have done so admirably. It's always a treat to see a video of yours come up in my subscriptions. I wish you all success.
I think this is the second screen I've seen so far, but it's definitely the more impactful and gripping of the two... There was so much to see that I didn't even catch until it was pointed out (granted, choking down breakfast was a distraction): the lesions, her baby I could barely make out. I still don't know what the thing dangling from her wrist is, etc. The green-blue eyeshadow made me think of anime, which is appropriate, but even in this you can see it: 😨 I just think of madness... It's very sad.
Japanese pearl divers traditionally wore swim goggles. I believe there is some underlying symbolism in that that wasn't part of the discussion. The full moon and head of the baby both appear like large pearls.
How troubling and beautiful at the same time.
Teraoka is such a terrific painter. All his works are so vivid, moving and full of meaning. I am continuously amazed by the empathy and thought he displayed through his art back in the day when AIDS was a taboo fueled by fear and stereotypes. Simply love him and his work!
Breathtaking!
I didn't even notice the lesions until you guys mentioned them!
Wonderful work as always. Thank you Smarthistory for rekindling my love of art history. The tertiary institutions I studied at had put me off for years. There's a lot to be said for plain precise language in communicating these works and you all have done so admirably. It's always a treat to see a video of yours come up in my subscriptions. I wish you all success.
My thoughts exactly. Thank you for what you do Smarthistory and I'm looking forward to future videos!
1:53 love this painting. Almost can feel the crowd
It's gorgeous..
Omg ... I saw his work in 1990 (?) in The Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati! Surely was very ahead of time...the subjects and the frankness!
it is gorgeous and very very sad
Coolest lettering ever
I think this is the second screen I've seen so far, but it's definitely the more impactful and gripping of the two...
There was so much to see that I didn't even catch until it was pointed out (granted, choking down breakfast was a distraction): the lesions, her baby I could barely make out. I still don't know what the thing dangling from her wrist is, etc. The green-blue eyeshadow made me think of anime, which is appropriate, but even in this you can see it: 😨
I just think of madness... It's very sad.
they are swim goggles
True dat. I needed to see the whole painting again - and not be in such an incredible hurry. 😅 Thank you.@@smarthistory-art-history
What about the swimming goggles? Are they supposed to be condoms - protection against the infected seemen waves?
As I understand it, the woman had been a swimmer and the googles are there to refer to her life before.
Japanese pearl divers traditionally wore swim goggles. I believe there is some underlying symbolism in that that wasn't part of the discussion. The full moon and head of the baby both appear like large pearls.
Gosh ! You guys can talk !
And why no comment on the swimming goggles ?
We mentioned the googles. It is thought to be a reference to the mother having been a swimmer.
She really looks like Meryl Streep :D