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Originally Posted by sarramkrop
Some people seem to use the same old tricks when it comes to the arts. Wait, wait. I'm gonna use something original in my art, in order to shock: suicide, porn, religion etc. As if they are the only things known to caveman and cavewoman. Yawn. You tell them, Pookie. I'm too busy living ahead of my time.
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If you ask me, shock art has it's purpose. It's one of many ways in which an artist can express and hopefully liberate him/herself from certain taboos or obstacles they encounter in their daily lives.
Most of us avoid the fact that the world isn't always as pretty as it seems. It's not only about love and happiness. Things can, and often do turn out horrible. Hunger, addiction, prostitution, war, death, etc.
A good artist will approach these issues in such a way, that it will make us think about the world we live in.
I do understand what you mean though. Some of them use the shock method, to gain personal attention or make us feel uncomfortable. It's the wrong approach, and will only lead to people rejecting the work with anger and disgust.