"Art is our weapon, culture is our form of resistance."
-Shirin Neshat
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/shirin_neshat_art_in_exile.html
Art not only is conveyed through the act of piecing together a vibrant pair of red pants and a 10$ thrift store shirt, but a way to voice social commentary on the world today. Shirin Neshat portrays the Pre and Post Islamic Revolution through film and visual art. Captivating the audience with striking images that she describes as a "political and allegoric story", Neshat portrays the life of Iranian women. Government does anything and everything to stay in power, leaving the people of Iran facing censorship, harassment, arrest, torture, or even execution. Although she has no access to her country, Shirin Neshat has found her voice defending these women who are "educated, sexually open, fearless, and seriously feminist." This video is truly inspiring and makes us fully appreciate the gift of having a voice.
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