Black Student ‘Lynches’ Two White Guys, Calls It Art

[lostinblue 1,989]

Black Student ‘Lynches’ Two White Guys, Calls It Art

An African-American student at Sacramento State University is under fire for her recent work of art – which consisted of “lynching” two white men from a tree on the northern California campus.

The men were reportedly actors and were in no real danger during the project, which took place during the day in early December while students were on campus. The men were hung from a tree with a thick rope.

The senior responsible for the performance art, Christina Edwards, defended her project to Fox 40 News.

“The purpose of this performance was to bring to light social injustices and the issue of inequality that impacts me and my community as a whole,” Edwards said.

Edwards says she chose to illustrate this time in history by using race reversal, in an effort to shine new light on an old but standing matter. And says she followed all campus procedures.

The university doesn’t see it that way, however. University President Alexander Gonzalez released this statement saying, in part: “The university did not approve the display, and I want to assure everyone that I am working to address the multiple issues raised by this incident.”

http://fox40.com/2013/12/15/sac-state-student-under-fire-for-controversial-art-project/

Where is the outrage from the left.......

[decocker 7,198]

why would anyone be outraged over this? left or right?

[Danno 1,228]

I have to wonder who the two lucky white were who were lynched?

You have to know there were a endless line of volunteers, it was on a campus ... and in CA.

[decocker 7,198]

I have to wonder who the two lucky white were who were lynched?

You have to know there were a endless line of volunteers, it was on a campus ... and in CA.

do you guys typically get pissed when actors portray such things on television? movies? plays? it's art, meant to evoke uncomfortable emotions. i would guess that was edwards' entire motivation (even says so in the article). but let's get mad because only black people can be fake lynched, all art must be historically accurate

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Errr... It's a performance art piece. Has anyone here seen it? If not,the reasonable thing to do is suspend judgement until you have (if you are genuinely interested).

[Danno 1,228]

do you guys typically get pissed when actors portray such things on television? movies? plays? it's art, meant to evoke uncomfortable emotions. i would guess that was edwards' entire motivation (even says so in the article). but let's get mad because only black people can be fake lynched, all art must be historically accurate

No actually a lot of white folks were lynched, in fact one out of every three.

Q: Why were those white people lynched?

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Not really concerned by this.. students should be pushing boundaries and testing extremes. I do like using race/gender reversal to get people to think about their own bias .. If I was her professor I'd have to take points off for the quality of the lynchings and her poor explanation to the press.. Maybe a B- with a markup to a B for creativity and getting peoples attention - would be higher if it was not done purely though shock..

Edited December 18, 2013 by OnMyWayID

[decocker 7,198]

Errr... It's a performance art piece. Has anyone here seen it? If not,the reasonable thing to do is suspend judgement until you have (if you are genuinely interested).

not a fan of performance art. i embarrass to easily for others. damn drama kids.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

do you guys typically get pissed when actors portray such things on television? movies? plays? it's art, meant to evoke uncomfortable emotions. i would guess that was edwards' entire motivation (even says so in the article). but let's get mad because only black people can be fake lynched, all art must be historically accurate

This is like when people jump on a bandwagon about a film they haven't seen or book they haven't read because they take some politician's or media personality's word for it that it is bad. Must be. They said so.

[decocker 7,198]

No actually a lot of white folks were lynched, in fact one out of every three.

lol. one out of three white people were lynched when? were you home schooled?

[Danno 1,228]

lol. one out of three white people were lynched when? were you home schooled?

When you get done giggling please feel free to answer the question.

[decocker 7,198]

When you get done giggling please feel free to answer the question.

you need to provide me with a bit more information regarding your first claim before i'll entertain any question related to it. one in three white people were lynched when? and give me your source.

[Danno 1,228]

you need to provide me with a bit more information regarding your first claim before i'll entertain any question related to it. one in three white people were lynched when? and give me your source.

One third of those lynched were white..... why do you supose those white folks lynched?

[decocker 7,198]

One third of those lynched were white..... why do you supose those white folks lynched?

someone isn't very good at following directions.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Well I tried.. hold on

Edited December 18, 2013 by OnMyWayID