ICUL CTION C o n t e m p o r a r y
A r t
Stephanie Camfield
R e v i e w
Special Issue
analyze and educate myself. Being a more political artist in a contemporary society creates fundamental changes that are ever transforming our perceptions and question the way we live in a world together. We as a society have a responsibility to protect, aid, and keep this world a beautiful place for all people, not just a select few. Although my personal political opinion is not always detectable, I am sure it is reflected in my work. I want to draw attention to those in need, to our homeless, mentally ill and struggling cities. I may not state politically what we should do about the problem, but I want to make sure we address the fact that there is a problem. Ai ‘weiWei’s work usually seems to be more critical but is exhibiting that there are huge wide spread issues with human rights and with the Chinese government. I try to be objective and thought provoking so others can reach their own conclusion. It would defeat my cause to push my perspective on others. By the way, how do you see the relationship between public sphere and the role of art in public space? In particular, how much do you consider the immersive nature of the viewing experience?
I believe my work is more mainstream and relatable for individuals across all socioeconomic backgrounds. As Jenny Holzer said “I used language because I wanted to offer content that people - not necessarily art people - could understand.” My pieces can be engaging to almost anyone. For example, the house built of quotes speaks to the decay of not just the architectural
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