Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No pitchfork Chris - this is a case for bringing back the stocks (rotten eggs and tomatos) and ducking-stool (nice slimy green pond) - put the lady in them/it, get everyone to shoot the scenes and then publish them all. I'd like to hear what kind of pretensious guff she will spout after that. Douglas Chris Saganich wrote: > Henning, > Yes I do agree if it is true. What is clear to me is the wording in > the press release poorly conveys the artists point and exacerbates the > controversy. They obviously want us to think she may be mistreating > the kids, but, it may not be true. So, there isn't enough primary > information for me to join the lynch mob yet, although it is a > titillating prospect. It's been a while since I've sharpened the > pitchfork. > > Chris > > At 02:35 PM 7/6/2006, you wrote: > >> At 12:53 PM -0400 7/6/06, Chris Saganich wrote: >> >>> Looking at this I can't seem to see the connection with the artists >>> statement and the images. But, the technique is familiar, using >>> provocative images that create an emotional reaction which is then >>> co-opted for some specific purpose. advertising I think it is >>> called. To the extent that advertising is exploitation I think >>> these kids are being exploited with the permission of their parents. >>> These days few really understand the meaning of exploitation. >>> >>> An acquaintance of mine had been working on a similar project but >>> without the provocation. He just waited for the kid to fuss and cry >>> about something and take a snap shot. They look pretty much like >>> the photos in question. I think people who are outraged by this are >>> reacting without knowing much about the process. >>> >>> Chris Saganich >> >> >> Part of her process is to intentionally provoke them. This is clearly >> stated in the links that Tina provided. That is the outrageous part, >> and in my opinion is disgusting. >> >> Waiting for photos to happen, purely as an observer, is a whole >> 'nuther matter. That's not what's happening here. Then you still have >> to decide what's more important: comforting the children or taking >> photos of them. >> >> If kids are treated reasonably, some might not cry or fuss for a very >> long time. If she doesn't have the patience to wait for the natural >> occurrence of small children crying, she should look for another >> project. Valuing her time more than the morality of provoking anguish >> in small children is what upsets me. >> >> -- >> * Henning J. Wulff >> /|\ Wulff Photography & Design >> /###\ mailto:henningw@archiphoto.com >> |[ ]| http://www.archiphoto.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > Chris Saganich, Sr. Physicist > Weill Medical College of Cornell University > New York Presbyterian Hospital > chs2018@med.cornell.edu > Ph. 212.746.6964 > Fax. 212.746.4800 > Office A-0049 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >