M4 #1 Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono (born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese artist, musician, author and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking as well as her marriage to John Lennon. Ono brought feminism to the forefront through her music which prefigured New Wave Music(whether she was a direct influence is still debated.

Cut Piece

I thought this was very interesting. Many people would think that this is boring, but its actually quite a great idea! Just her sitting there in her dress isnt the art, its the interaction from the audience cutting pieces off of her dress that make it so interesting. Its a group effort, and everyone has a different idea on what piece they want to cut. Each presentation could be a different experience! It also takes alot of trust and sense of self to be able to do this in public!

Just watching this video alone has given me ideas on a performance art piece. Can't tell you what it is, or if ill be able to get it done in time for the class's deadline, but the fact is something so simple like this can invoke thought and ideas.