Betye Saar: The Liberation of Aunt Jemima

[@blackheart27]

i wonder if they know that the only reason why it has over 4k views is because my art teacher makes all her students see this video. i myself have seen it atleast 8 times

[@patriciabuck4393]

Good for your teacher! Some students lack a depth of understanding to recognize the power of reclaiming stereotypes.

[@deaslessons9705]

i'm not in your class.

[@joijaxx]

@@deaslessons9705 Me either

[@nathalieduverna6963]

The notion of taking back a stereotype never was something I agreed upon until I listened to this video.

[@njoseph20]

This is an amazing piece. She really opened my eyes with this work.

[@mabmao2]

I love this piece.

[@theGodlywalk]

i like this woman!.. but i really hate art apppreciation classes ..aarg

[@returntonature8773]

Just put all products in white boxes with only what's inside printed in black SYRUP.

[@RastaBruh]

oh my godddd, tell me about it

[@HuzzahDaddy]

No problem with depicting black women with guns, but why the stereotype looks? I guess I just don't get it. Besides being a gun owner I also play banjo. I have several figures of people playing banjo and some of them are African Americans but they are all tastefully done. No bug eyed, jet black skin etc... When I see that stuff in flea markets, I cringe

[@adaquevedo3714]

It's about reclaiming those stereotypes. Aunt Jemima is a stereotypical depiction of an African American woman. It's a racial stereotype that is repurposed into a more positive, empowered woman. In her words, "A warrior ready to combat servitude and racism." (Betye Saar: Workers + Warriors 1998). I recommend reading this book: www.amazon.com/Slave-Box-Strange-Career-American/dp/0813918111 Basically,