Painting and drawing was my only exposure to visual arts in
high school. Why is it that we focus our teaching on such fixed media? Yes,
some dabble in clay and collage, but overwhelmingly it is an adaptation of
conservative fine art, painting and drawing. Of course, people need to learn to
walk before run, however, why do we not introduce other media into basic studio
art classes. Where is the performance art, sound art, fiber art, or any
contemporary media? How can we live in contemporary society and teach
contemporary people within the confines of historical art practices reflecting
colonial thinking?
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