My Intimate Appeal for Saatchi

My 3 favorite pieces

I have to say the hidden portraits were the cleverest piece. Not only did it catch my eye but it also kept me there in ponder. I had questions like, “What the story is behind these faces and whose faces could it be?” When I went up to the little tagging of the portraits they were hidden faces of prisoners, dolls, goddesses and victims. I portray these pictures as a way to present their tragic story without showing who they really are. As for the hidden doll, it might have been the kid’s favorite toy until something tragic happened.

The male prostitute portraits also pulled me toward its direction. It showed another level of prostitution by a portrayal of how average men prostitutes would look like. As I recall to the debriefing in class, I must admit that I can now see why Dr. Manley sees it as an act. I now see it as an act with a feminist prospective. Besides the hairy chest and beards, I thought it was strange that their bottom half was not hairy nor had men ‘parts.’ It was more of women’s parts. I found this very feminist.

My last look at Saatchi was at the bottom floor. At first, I thought there was a bunch of retired, old people in wheelchairs here for a field trip. Then, I realize they were the objects of the gallery. I have never seen such a piece in all my 19 years of life. I have to say it really amazed me. This made me feel sympathy for these heartless objects. It gave me a thought of how miserable it is to be old. It showed me that I will eventually become old and it is better to explore and do what I can now while I am young.