Blog #7: Finding a Voice

This week's readings were provocative and shocking, which also made them very engaging. It seems like our eyes are drawn to the things we’re not used to hearing and seeing, making us can’t help but double-take while reading it. The language in Bruce Hainley’s piece on George and Mike Kuchar stood out to me as it was written in a style and format structure similar to that of other critiques we’ve looked at, but referred to content with seemingly “unprofessional” terms that made it somewhat comedic and also surprising. There is an emphasis on the eroticism of the artworks, drawing particular attention to the imagery of anything appearing sexual, but not describing it in the typical artistic care more formal criticism take. He used the terms "va-va-vaoom," "raunchy romp, " and "booties," amongst others. What I admire about this kind of writing is that it is descriptive, while also not taking itself too seriously. When I looked up some of the paintings after reading it I went, "ooh that makes sense." While not censoring his personality in his choice of words, he could still successfully transfer what he saw. I’d like my own writing to evolve in a way where I can feel comfortable to be uncensored by what I want to say,  remain in my own voice, and show my personality, while still reaching the goal of having a cohesive piece of criticism like Hainley.