Ms. Muscle’s persona is an amalgamation of symbolic iconography. The aforementioned breast biceps, a long sheath gown, tiara and a pageant sash that reads “Ms. Muscle,” express beauty, brains and brawn through a feminist lens.
Tag: Education
White Gloves and Blackface
Many iconic cartoon characters in the United States have a distinctly similar aesthetic trait in common, which is large white gloves. This facet seems innocuous, but examining the cultural zeitgeist of the era these figures emerged from, reveals a more poignant narrative surrounding racial bigotry.
When will it be Enough?
Another school shooting happened this week in the United States of America, which already amounts to a handful of horrific … More
Win! A Tribute to Mel Bochner
Artists have a unique status in the world where their work continues to embody a vital cultural role long after they’ve passed on.
Body Language
Body language is a nonverbal form of communication, which conveys a lot of emotional and physical phenomena that spoken words can’t.
Art Education and the Eclipse
I am about to embark on a miles-long trip to upstate New York, in order to view the solar eclipse … More
Artfully Exercising
In the spring of 2020 I began a daily physical fitness routine in an effort to lower stress and deal … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 20: Walk Like an Artist
Walking shares similar common traits with many traditional art making techniques. This is because the conscious, subconscious and physical ways … More
The Kids Must be Alright
As educators, parents/guardians, siblings, friends and neighbors, we all play an integral part as stewards and nurturers of our collective world.
A New Red Order
If you venture upon a previously empty lot in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York (24-17 Jackson … More
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