The
Forbidden Art Exhibit is a historical reminder. The image of what looks to be a
prisoner is about hope, dignity, feelings of expectation, desire for a certain
thing to happen, the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. The exhibit
was haunting. Needless to say, there is always hope. You can give fate a fair
chance.
The
word “stoic” best describes my feelings about the image. A stoic is a person
who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. However,
the image in the exhibit displays a horrific hardship. The image has no head
attached, so the figure shows no emotions but a lot of agony.
In
conclusion, the Auschwitz camps, built and operated by the Third Reich in
Polish areas, were annexed by Nazi Germany during World War ll. They consisted
of Auschwitz l, the original camp, and Auschwitz ll, Birkenan, a combination
concentration/extermination camp. Many prisoners not killed in the gas chamber
died of starvation, forced labor, infectious disease, individual execution, and
medical experiments.
Equality
is an issue of interest for world peace, and for this reason, I believe
strongly in diversity and participate in community services and
volunteering.
Source: Wikipedia “Auschwitz Birknan German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp
(1940-1945)”.
It's difficult to imagine the extent of the horror in those camps. "Stoic" is a well-chosen adjective. Stoicism was likely the only way to survive.
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