The Aspects Of Secularism In Art, By Andres Serrano
Andres Serrano, a New York artist took a photograph of a crucifix and immersed in into a plastic jar that contained his urine and took another photograph. He claimed that he was showing that there is a misuse of religion (Chrisafis, 2011). The photograph was named Piss Christ and Serrano made it 1987 symbolizing religious objects immersed in fluids. The photograph was not received well as it received criticism from Christian representatives and the debate was also about the fact that it received a public funding from the US government. Piss Christ stirred a lot of controversy and cultural wars. It has been tagged a form of blasphemy and a piece that advocates for vulgarity. It has continued to affect its intended target leading to acts of anger.
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The artwork was destroyed by a group of anti-blasphemy group. Serrano’s artwork may have been because of anger at religion. He might have felt that Catholics had tuned the crucifix into symbol of oppression. More so, he might have felt that religion was limiting human freedom especially amidst the technology and socio-economic progress of the current world. I believe that the aspects of secularism do not mean an end of religion, but blasphemy should not be introduced to mock the believers of God. According to Glow (pg.4), Serrano justified his action claiming that he only used urine because he wanted to achieve the yellow colour. Glow (pg.4) continues to criticize the artwork and claims that modern art is a con, which rewards confidence. He believes that classical art was more authentic and timeless. In his article, he states that Serrano claimed he is not intimidated by the controversy and this continues to offend the people who did not receive it well. More so, Serrano claims that articles continue to criticize modern art as merely seeking attention and being superficial. Hillary is against this form of art and he states in his article, “The abiding idea of modern art as a kind of confidence trick is reinforced by the representation of Serrano as superficial; he privileges the aesthetic over the moral, and he treats self-publicity as his highest raison d’être” (Glow,
The artwork was destroyed by a group of anti-blasphemy group. Serrano’s artwork may have been because of anger at religion. He might have felt that Catholics had tuned the crucifix into symbol of oppression. More so, he might have felt that religion was limiting human freedom especially amidst the technology and socio-economic progress of the current world. I believe that the aspects of secularism do not mean an end of religion, but blasphemy should not be introduced to mock the believers of God. According to Glow (pg.4), Serrano justified his action claiming that he only used urine because he wanted to achieve the yellow colour. Glow (pg.4) continues to criticize the artwork and claims that modern art is a con, which rewards confidence. He believes that classical art was more authentic and timeless. In his article, he states that Serrano claimed he is not intimidated by the controversy and this continues to offend the people who did not receive it well. More so, Serrano claims that articles continue to criticize modern art as merely seeking attention and being superficial. Hillary is against this form of art and he states in his article, “The abiding idea of modern art as a kind of confidence trick is reinforced by the representation of Serrano as superficial; he privileges the aesthetic over the moral, and he treats self-publicity as his highest raison d’être” (Glow,