When Men Speak

Honorable Mention

Dagmar Beckel-Machyckova

bobbin lace – cotton thread

“When Men Speak examines crowd psychology and the power of singular voices. Featuring a crowd, a microphone, and a speaker turned away, it questions herd mentality and leadership. The uniform crowd shapes and ambiguous speaker challenge us to scrutinize the voices we follow and the narratives we accept, emphasizing critical thinking and individuality within collective actions. Revolutions are the only things that can stop governments unfair to their people, but the same kind of rallies are also the things that help carry dictators to the top. Dagmar Beckel-Machyckova tackles the paradoxes of politics and our failure to learn from history. Her fiber art pieces delve into communication, societal influence, and personal truth, urging viewers to reflect on the complexities of human existence.”

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Size: 12″ x 12″ x 3″
Price: $1,200

Contact melanyb@eauclaire.lib.wi.us for details.