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Old 06-06-2005, 10:37 AM   #1
Allan Rahbek Allan Rahbek is offline
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Dear Richard,
I agree that this case became a bit overexposed and that there must have been some misunderstandings, sorry.

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Old 06-06-2005, 01:30 PM   #2
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There are countless artists out there who are twice to 8 times this girl's age whose work is technically inferior, be that with the assistance of projections, photography, et al. To criticize her abilities at her tender age is surely an unfair, hairtrigger response (and, speaking of psychology, does the word "envy" perhaps come to mind?).

Personally, I have no problem with the subject matter. I will admit that it seems marketed in a rather heavy-handed manner (Scott B. has it right when he suggests sending her "Supper At Emmaus").

Akaine herself is marketed in a rather heavy-handed manner, as well. This I don't like. It smacks of the attitudes at a beauty pageant or those of the typical "tennis parent" (q.v. Mary Pierce and her past, if this idiom is unfamiliar). It robs the child of their identity and holds them up to a standard set by adults who forget that this is a child and not a product.

Of course, I may be assuming too much with this opinion, but that is the feeling I got from the site. But, if I'm wrong (and I hope for this girl's sake that I am), then the work from her in the future will be beyond amazing.

Or - she may get sidetracked by her junior high school soccer team.
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