thought you might all be interested in some dialogue happenin' about the Spacewalk and
superheroes.
>The biggest problem I have with the whole "superhero" movement is that it
>smacks of childish make believe and panders to the lowest common denominator.
>It might make you famous, it already has locally, but, what is the message?
>Dress up and pretend to be a superhero and everything will be alright?
Actually, I am responding to my own needs... I had a lack of role models as a kid,
and I follow (in a sense) Aleistar Crowley's words, "Every Man and Woman is a Star."
Basically, there are a few facets to this.
1. When I use the word "Superhero" (and I have consistantly make this clear - as well
as the fact that I am writing a book about it) I am actually talking about "Super
Human" Where individuals in society understand that we are all responsible for
society as we know it. THat each HUMAN can be empowered to change the world. I use
childhood make believe as a language to talk to society, because I have discovered the
power of humor and our common childhoods.
2. By making myself a superhero, I have "battled" my demons. In fact, that is what
Warrior Girl is all about for me, The INternal Struggle. Each performance I do, is
representative of one of my "Battles."
>
>Superman became popular in this country at a time of deep uncertainty about
>the future. His sociological role was defined by societies need to believe in
>the unbelievable. That was very cool then, but, now we live in a much more
>sophisticated world. Everyone is constantly bombarded with images and ideas
>that only a few years ago weren't even imagined. Are the UFO's a
>manifestation of the same need?
>
>Art isnt the same as it used to be. There is no religious need for story
>telling imagery. Society no longer believes in the "artist visionary" because
>of people like Andy Warhol and the entire abstract expressionist movement.
>
(((((Art cannot compete with Hollywood as entertainment nor should it try.)))))
That is your opinion. I plan on working WITHIN hollywood, subversively, because I
plan on using my influence for good.
>
>All this "soap boxing" I am doing goes to prove one point about Burning Man
>and the Spacewalk. These events are giving creative people something to rally
>around. They are safe places for people to express themselves and all that is
>great.
Actually, the Spacewalk does things that Burning MAn never thought of. Maybe you
missed the fact that 300 artists donated food that fed the homeless the following day,
maybe you don't get that we included every aspect of the mission District last time!!!!
We are planning to include offices that exist in South Park for the next one, and I
am meeting with local well known arts theorists and educators to discuss the best ways
to have the greatest effect on the local community. THIS IS NOT JUST FOR FUN FOR
ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS ONE ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE WAY ART IS LOOKED AT , TO TEACH
SOCIETY THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT ART!!
GRRRRRR!!!
I am ruffled!!
I think there are aspects of my work that you don't know about, including aspects of
the spacewalk. I think about absolutely everything I do as having a major impact on
the community and the art world. I criticize BUrning Man with the fact that they
leave the city, and live in utopia, without having any political or social
responsiblity. I think we're on the same side.
My performance was all about questioning "Fame." I think you missed it. I made joking
comments about only having to shake my butt to get famous, and how I didn't have to
think about anything since I was famous......
I think you missed alot about the last spacewalk. I am not even sure who you
are...from your e-mail name, who are you? How did you participate?
warriorgirl
>
>You don't have to "prove" yourself to me, or to anyone for that matter. I
>just hope that you can dig a little deeper into your soul when creating the
>next event, look for something to say that really means something to people
>outside of the circle of friends and aquaintences that makes up this art
>scene.
>
>a friend
Warrior Girl,
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Co-Founder, performer, The Aerial Action Team
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