The “Uncle Sam, Suffragette” art piece (postcard) was made by Dunston Weiler during the height of the women’s suffrage controversial movement. On the postcard is Uncle Sam depicted in drag rather than in a suit and tophat like the original image. The reason why I chose this image to represent artistic activism, is because it strays away from any kind of “verbal attacks” and sends a message solely using the image. The art speaks for itself: there is Uncle Sam in drag with his hands on his hips wearing an All-American ensemble, standing with pride, going against the gender norms that society had built.he “Uncle Sam, Suffragette” art piece (postcard) was made by Dunston Weiler during the height of the women’s suffrage controversial movement. On the postcard is Uncle Sam depicted in drag rather than in a suit and tophat like the original image. The reason why I chose this image to represent artistic activism, is because it strays away from any kind of “verbal attacks” and sends a message solely using the image. The art speaks for itself: there is Uncle Sam in drag with his hands on his hips wearing an All-American ensemble, standing with pride, going against the gender norms that society had built.This art piece by Merrill C. Berman depicts women protesting holding signs asking for collective bargaining. During this time, basic necessities such as a decent wage, normal working days/hours, and social security were not promised to women entering the workplace. Women had to negotiate (pretty much beg) for all these things in order to work in a decent environment and make a living.
My favorite piece of art from your response is the Uncle Sam cartoon. I like how it brings controversy but not with words, just the image. Merrill C. Bermans art speaks measures. The fact that the women in her piece are holding up signs for basic needs, such as higher wages, is saddening. There’s still a wage gap today which shows there’s more that needs to be done!
My favorite piece of art from your response is the Uncle Sam cartoon. I like how it brings controversy but not with words, just the image. Merrill C. Bermans art speaks measures. The fact that the women in her piece are holding up signs for basic needs, such as higher wages, is saddening. There’s still a wage gap today which shows there’s more that needs to be done!