David (adin@frontier.net)
Sun, 01 Aug 1999 17:41:36 -0600
Judy,
Just a note of reference: I have been chastised, in fact lectured for an
hour, about the use of religious symbols in business and particularly
photographing currently used religious icons.
And I am sympathetic to the concerns of the native American- don't get me
started on what the "merkins" have done to other cultures- even though I
respect their place in society and photograph pictographs almost as a
homage.
ttfn
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> From: Judy Seigel <jseigel@panix.com>
> To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
> Cc: alt-photo-process list <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: Wet & Dry Exposure]
> Date: Sunday, August 01, 1999 11:23 AM
>
>
>
> On Sun, 1 Aug 1999, Jeffrey D. Mathias wrote:
>
> > Eric Neilsen wrote: > ... The symbol is that of Zia Pueblos Indians.
> > It is a > source of on going tensions between Anglos, Hispanics, and
> > the Zia Pueblo. ...
>
> ===================================
> > I can certainly respect the culture and people of the Zia Pueblo and
> > refrain from inappropriately using their symbols and names. This is
not
> > difficult.
>
> Before we commit terminal political correctitude, although I certainly
> agree with the sentiments above -- could we please bear in mind that the
> issue is the use of others' symbols by the *dominant culture* ? We are
not
> so scrupulous about mainstream or dominant culture "symbols".
>
> Contemporary business, advertising, art, publishing, and just about the
> air we breathe are rife with "appropriations" from "old glory" to "Uncle
> Sam." Many find the use of "creche" scenes & other religious symbols in
> commercial or even secular settings disrespectful, etc. etc.
>
> "Respect" in the general culture, such as it is, is likely to be on the
> smarmy side, skin deep and/or mindless, like a constitutional amendment
> sacralizing desecration of "the flag." As for the symbols of "others" --
> what is patronizing and what is authentic "respect" ? (Am I off topic
> yet?)
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Judy
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