Gianni Vattimo, had the notion that art should bring uneasy and discomforting feelings. Although I believe that not all art represents this idea, I do believe the form of DADA does so. A photo, video, painting or any work of art that makes one feel disturbed appeals to many. In today's society we have a greater tolerance for horror and disgust. With T.V. series like the Walking Dead and American Horror stories, and movies such as Saw it's not hard to see the appeal this characterized feeling it brings to many.
In the photograph above we see a sculpted nude women eating her own organs. What's even more lovely is that the sculpture is made out of Marzipan, a almond based paste that is used in creating many small delicacies. The reason this brings a sense of shock, is the thought of eating your own body Hannibal Lecter style. Although nude art is not far form the norm, in the way it is presented in the above picture gives a discomforting feeling, as you are not sure what the intentions of her being nude are. The piece itself takes a little time to soak in. You divulge into each section of the photo, and you soon realize that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. When you combine all the aspects together you get a gruesome and discomforting viewing experience. The artist Helga Vaticre explained that she wanted to be scary and viol on the outside, but sweet and creamy on the inside.
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