Liliana Wilsonrsquo;s art of resistance and protest; dissidence and dreams; consistently calls attention to injustice.Wilson belongs to a group of Chilean artists who were intimately shaped by the political turmoil and repression in Chile in the 1970s and 1980s and who have become self-exiled artists working outside of Chile but who are still tied to the political period and to its issues and concerns. From a working class family that struggled financially; Wilson nonetheless was able to study law; which facilitated her successful immigration to the United States in 1977. She moved to Texas and in Austin found a cultural oasis that permitted her art to blossom. Now; after some thirty years of artistic work in Texas; she is recognized as a major Latina artist; whose influence extends beyond US borders. A crusader for justice and against oppression; she paints and draws in various media and has become an inspiration for younger artists concerned with not only political repression and inequality but also individual fear and despair. Ofrenda: Liliana Wilsonrsquo;s Art of Dissidence and Dreams highlights some of Wilsonrsquo;s most representative works; accompanied by biographical background and scholarly interpretation.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. PUTS THE FUN BACK INTO SCHOLARSHIP!By Leah RayThis book is a goldmine of information about vaudeville; but just as importantly; it is exceptionally well-written. Trav S.D.s style is brisk without being chaotic; detailed without being dull; witty without being self-indulgent. He knows his material backwards and forwards; but is never pedantic. For anyone who wants to learn about the history of vaudeville while getting a taste of what it was like as an experience; this book is perfect. I am using it as a main reference for a childrens book about vaudeville that I am writing; and I am very grateful indeed to have it on my bookshelf!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. good overviewBy davids wife...a good overview of vaudeville. It focuses more on the business side and less on the performance side than I would have preferred.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. fine history; high and lowBy Wally Neilsenthis is a fine history of vaudeville; from its roots in concert saloons; dime museums and circus to its death by radio; movies; reviews and Depression. Read it if you have ever wondered where vaudeville came from and went; or where stars from Mae West to Cary Grant got their start. Or what Thema Ritter meant when she said "I closed the first half for thirteen years."
