Through photographs, installations, and video, the German-born artist critically examines an array of issues related to America's political, economic, cultural, and military systems and explores the culture of protest, leftist ideology, and political art. With an exhibition inclusive of so many themes, it is a great opportunity for students to apply the concepts and materials learned in class to the artistic discussion.
What is involved:
*The format has been loosely structured to allow the most flexibility in focus.
*Students are encouraged to incorporate assignments from classes into their entries.
*Essays should engage at least one of the following themes, explaining its relation to Meckseper’s work.
Topical Themes:
Art as Political Statement; Protest and Visual Culture; Leftist/Liberal Ideology; Media as Propaganda; Feminism; War and Economics; New media and multimedia artworks; The legacy of conceptual and/or pop art
*Sample prompts can be viewed under the documents heading on this site.
What are the Benefits:
*The top entrant will collect a $150 cash award
*All entrants will meet the artist at a special museum event
*The first and second place essayists will receive mention in press materials and essays posted in
their entirety on Blafferspeak, the Blaffer Gallery student blog.
How to enter:
* Any undergraduate enrolled in the University of Houston system is eligible to submit an essay
regardless of major or classification.
*Submit a paper copy to the Blaffer Gallery, Attn: Katy Lopez. Must be received on or before 5pm
on Thursday, October 22nd. Essays submitted after this deadline will not be reviewed.
*Final decisions will be made by Wednesday, November 2nd.
Formatting:
*Length: 10-12 pages, standard double spaced formatting, paginated
*Citations: Any academic style (Chicago Manual, AP, MLA, etc.) is acceptable as long as
implementation is consistent.
*Cover Page: Please print your name on the cover page only. It should not appear on any
subsequent pages.
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