Judith Bernstein, an 82-year-old artist, draws crucial parallels between the freshly re-elected Donald Trump and the late segregationist George Wallace through her satirical character, Cockman. Featured in her painting "Cockman Always Rises-Schlong Face" at the Kasmin gallery, Bernstein critiques authoritarianism and censorship that still resonate today. Her career has spanned nearly six decades of tackling divisive political issues, and although she has faced significant censorship, her determined artistic voice endures, symbolizing a continuous challenge against oppression and the importance of free expression in art.
Bernstein, connecting Trump and Wallace as "Cockman," uses satire to critique authoritarianism, showing that the symbolic challenges against censorship remain relevant and vital.
The Cockman character, which Bernstein describes as having a literal cock for a head and a schlong nose, serves as a bold commentary on political leadership and censorship.
Bernstein's artwork, such as 'Cockman Always Rises-Schlong Face,' reflects nearly sixty years of tackling divisive political issues amidst ongoing cultural conflicts.
Facing censorship throughout her career, Bernstein emphasizes that her artistic expression has been both a personal fight against social injustice and a broader commentary on political realities.
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