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This was part of an Indigenous exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. I am not sure what it is meant to represent, but it certainly brings to mind the Klu Klux Klan. I guess it is meant to make you think of fear and racism, juxtaposed with the beauty and elegance of the textiles.
That's quite a scary photo! The Klu Klux Klan is the first thing I thought of too :(
ReplyDeletePurfylle (stella) has put up a comment about the Capirote. worth googling!
DeleteWhat a thoroughly interesting photo. I agree with you, I saw the hoods and thought KKK but the colours of the textiles are amazing. I have to say, I wouldn't want to come face to face with someone dressed like that. Maybe that was the idea?
ReplyDeleteyes i agree tara. it is meant to make you feel uncomfortable i reckon!
DeleteOh my word this is a little freaky to me
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
i think you are right darren. very freaky.
DeleteThe fabrics are beautiful and I remember seeing something about that style of hood on a documentary that implied the original meaning was misconstrued by the KKK in a similar way to the swastika had been corrupted by the nazi's. Of course, I can't remember the details :-/
ReplyDeleteyou did well to find out what it was all about stella. The Capirote is very interesting isn't it?
DeleteThis really does capture your thoughts doesn't it. I was so intrigued seeing it, goodness it is thought provoking, very well captured in a photo.
ReplyDeletethanks sadie. the artists did very well i think!
DeleteA little bit of research later and I have uncovered the Capirote associated with '...Easter observances and reenactments in some areas during Holy Week in Spain.' source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capirote
ReplyDeleteSo it would be interesting to know what the artist's intention was.
oh yes stella. i see what you mean!. i had heard of the Capirote before but hadn't twigged when i saw this exhibit. fascinating indeed.
DeleteYour remarks are very poignant, it certainly does bring to mind the KKK. The fabrics look African, they're certainly very attractive.
ReplyDeletethe gowns were gorgeous phoebe but it was a bit scary for sure.
DeleteBeautiful fabrics but, slightly sinister!
ReplyDeletefor sure lisa - sinister indeed:)
DeleteVery spooky indeed! 8O
ReplyDeleteyep it really is clever how they bring to mind racism amongst the beauty.
DeleteIt's an interesting one that's for sure. The KKK is the first thing that springs to mind. The fabrics are very regal looking
ReplyDeletei know zena. it is deliberate i'm sure. gorgeous fabrics.
DeleteIt would be interesting to find out what the curators had in mind ... my word, what a combination. :-) #CommentLuv
ReplyDeletehubby said there was a sign up saying it was meant to be about racism apparently.
DeleteIt is a bit odd. I don't know what HHH stands for, but the robes and belts are from gorgeous fabrics, aren't they?
ReplyDeletethey are certainly beautiful nikki even if the whole idea is somewhat sinister.:)
DeleteI agree with your thoughts Sherry. There is something very eerie about this but with beauty as well.
ReplyDeleteoh yes true Jem. very eerie and lovely at the same time. the textiles were exquisite.
DeleteI agree! Scary! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteabsolutely merlinda:)
DeleteVery effective Sherry! I dislike doll faces and when you can't see a face at all. As humans, we tend to see faces in lots of things and this makes me think RUN!
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz
DeleteYes I agree. It's the non faces that are the scariest.