Its been a while, since I could sit here with a nice cup of coffee (without turpentine) and have the time to read some posts. Sorry I got to this one rather late. Had to finish a painting for an exhibition in Paris and there is always the deadline for the catalog. Photo is sent, and only a few minor details to be finished. Soon time for the cigar :-)
I really enjoy your post. From the very start, it all felt so "right" and of course I like your style. In every aspect, and your writing is particularly intriguing. Actually learned a few new word too :-)
For some of my artist friends and me, of course this is an issue, particularly since we continuously get banned on facebook for showing artwork with naked women, or at least showing their nipples. Now your writing got me really thinking, because in the past, I simply didn't understand, why this was an issue...
Don't get me wrong, I certainly don't think, a female nipple isn't something sexual. Quite the opposite. And when I picture a dress with the partial censoring by covering the roundness but left the nipples peaking out, I have to admit, I'd find it quite exciting too! So, the reason, why I find that whole issue.. how should I say... ridiculous(?) is the attitude not towards the nipple per se, but the attitude of a society towards sex... Not sure if I'm even making sense here, as so many thoughts come to mind simultaneously and I'm trying to get them in some kind of order. Interesting comments too here by the way and actually there really isn't much, that hasn't been said already.
As a rule, I think (central) Europe is a bit more "liberal" when it comes to sex. Actually, when I lived in the States, a lot of people there thought I was kinky. Had to look up the word, when I first heard it. Haha.. one time I wanted to give some friends a print of one of my paintings and they could not choose one which they'd be comfortable with, hanging on their wall... although I think most of my work is pretty harmless!
So yes, I think there is a sexual quality to art showing "certain body parts", but why does it have to be a problem? Had to laugh, when you talked about the foot... thing is, it could be just as "forbidden" as the nipple. Was at one time too, I guess. Luckily, pretty (female ;-) ) feet in high heels are not "banned" any more 😎
I’m glad you have a break to look around after your Paris project. I always appreciate your comments 🙏🏽
Thanks for your compliments on “feeling” my post. I felt passionate about the topic and started off strong, but then I got off on tangents and had to loop back around to my points.
You make perfect sense to me. All of this censoring and the different platforms’ differing rules to keep up with... which nipples can be shown how and where. It is exhausting and as you say “ridiculous” and yes all based around the root issue of our different cultures’ relationships with sex. Germans are known as kinky to me too. 😆☺️ I only had 1 “intimate” German friend, and yes he was very kinky. He taught me the word geil and introduced me to the potential pleasures of spankings. Perhaps as a German these are normal to you? 😂 But to most US mainlanders they are quite risqué. (That was quite an international phrase. Did you see I just involved Germans, US mainlanders and the French with my last statements?! 😂☺️ ha ha...such fun)
Anyways... always enjoy your comments and perspectives. You are so intelligent, courteous and open minded. I love our friendship.
And yes, thank goodness we are past all this nonsense with ladies’ feet. They were, at one time, considered just as scandalous to reveal in public! I’ll be wearing some fabulous shoes out tonight and will try to capture a image to share here. 😉
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Thank you so much for your kind reply. I'm glad you understand what I meant and that I am with you here completely. Plus I think it is important to be passionate about your beliefs!
Haha.. "geil", that's funny. I remember, when my dad got real angry when I used it once as a 12 year old.
Not sure if spanking is so widely spread as a rule here... guess, like everything else its a matter of taste (?) /preference? Plus I guess it depends on how you "play".
For me it isn't a problem, if someone likes something which I don't care for so much. In the US we did hang out a lot with the gay/lesbian community. They were all just coming out at the time. Was alright with me, as long as the guys didn't want to convince me of anything 😋 But when I say I'm straight, I say that without value attached. Its just the way it is.
Oh yes, please.. you have to post a photo of you with your fabulous high heels on! Interesting "coincidence" , that the first photo I saw of you here was with high heels on, remember?