Reposted by Don Lemon
The statement is a quote from the sculptor Hank Willis Thomas in response to criticism of his artwork, a monument dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The tone of the statement is explanatory and stands by the artistic expression, acknowledging that interpretation is subjective. The image shows a screenshot of a news broadcast with the sculpture in the background and a caption that reads 'SCULPTURE MOCKED' and 'ARTIST BEHIND NEW MLK MONUMENT RESPONDS TO CRITICISM.' The image is relevant as it provides context to the statement and shows the subject of the discussion.
- The statement does no harm and is a respectful assertion of the artist's perspective on the nature of art and interpretation. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the dignity of others by not engaging in any form of derogatory speech or response to the backlash. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The artist's response promotes understanding of the subjective nature of art, which can foster empathy for different viewpoints. [+1]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
- The artist uses his influence to stand by his work and the message it conveys, contributing to societal discourse on art and representation. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.