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Group Discussion of Star Persona and Lyrics By Julia Jin
She runs away to be freed from real life and herselfShe thinks she is beyond but deeply aware of her inperfect flaws The true essence – hidden face Willem de Kooning, Untitled XXXIII (1977) Delicate and indomitable elegance
Outside: Vauge, naïve and nonchalant Cy Twombly – Untitled series
Key: Sprezzatura The subtle art of trying to not look like trying. Much like a de Kooning or Cy Twombly (abstract expressionism), the amount of thought put into the layers of work to look effortlessly easy. The action and message is coming from within rather than a representation of something existing. Including the beauty of stepping back and look from a distance to see the whole picture. Not everyone can perfect it.
Layers + complication = Creates: mystery and facinationShe doesn’t relly try or do anything, but yet everyone seems to care about what she does. Mark Rothko: Nuanced
Rothko Pay close attention – the more you look – the more you see. It’s all about the subtle details, unfamiliar to the natural eye but yet there to find and recognises the human touch. Its not about the outside appearcne, but rather the process. Layer on layer. Complicated and nuanced. Perosnal – dialouge with the viewer without words. Colours – significant impact to connect to human emotions.
RED: sex appeal and hidden desire Andy & Jed
What she finds valueble: places and faces: represents signifigance Focus on what’s important to her rather than the shallow outside.
The “Rap” part Understand the importance of the legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The blue print – revolutioned the mainstream african-american culture in the 21st centruy. Crucial point – when a subculture is made into western mainstream culture, people tend to forget about the origin. In this case – Africanism, more specifically rap culture and streetwear adapted into mainstream society is all due to Basquiat opened the gate. Indirect cultural appropriation: don’t forget about the origin. Just because it’s is cool and trendy right now. Untitled, 1981 Warhol poloroid of Basquiat, 1983, Teterboro airport
Maybe I’m wrong But I think you should take it Life is what we make it (independent, wants to live life her own way, expects men to play to her) Henny and a taste of me I can be a lil naive some days Won’t you take control of me If I give you permission (she's in control, the man is the one who has a lack of control) Tonight on one condition Just one night only (one night stand, doesn't want a relationship) On and on When the light comes up we gone (only on a night out, doesn't matter the day after) Maybe I’m bad (rebellious?) But I can be a good time (she enjoys going out with her friends, think she's fun to be around) Late night dance Long into the midnight No need to act Cos I don’t want a good guy I just wanna good time (doesn't care about relationships, only cares about going out and having fun, perhaps nodding to the idea of one night stands?) Play the right song (is into music, wants something to dance to) Hold me in the right way Taking too long Who cares what they might say (once again talking about how she doesn't care what other people say and instead just wants to have a fun night out)
