It is beyond my comprehension that some parents could possibly be offended by their middle school allowing a teacher to show a picture of Michelangelo's David in art class. I would absolutely want my child to see a picture of Michelangelo's David in or out of school.
I believe our lives are immeasurably enriched by art. Art in all its forms, sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, music.As an artist, I have spent many wonderful hours struggling with the challenge of drawing the human form. We draw the human body because it's so difficult to do.
One of the things that separates humans from other animals is art. We make art. We make art to explain and explore our lives and surroundings. It is a natural extension of our vision to depict the human body through art.
I am distraught that we live in times where art and artists are banned and banished. I am immeasurably sad that our government seeks to hide art from our eyes. To ban books that might educate and entertain. What will be next. As an artist, I believe it is my calling to celebrate the humanness of us all through art.
