Yoko Ono, who has attracted a lot of criticism for dancing in hot pants at the age of 80, hit back like this: Please don't stop me from being myself, you can choose to feel my energy, or shut your mouth!
Some people rebel for a month, a year, or a few years, but like Yoko Ono, rebellious for a lifetime, it is really rare!
In 1964, Yoko Ono performed her most famous performance, Slices, for the first time at Carnegie Hall: a randomly selected audience member was asked to cut her clothes into pieces with scissors until she was completely naked. She was 32 years old.
In this way, she accused the patriarchal society of invading and consuming women's bodies.
In September 2003, at the age of 70, Yoko performed "Slices" again in Paris. She said on stage, "Come, cut my clothes anywhere; no more than a postcard cut by each person, and please give this fragment to anyone you love." ”
Yoko Ono's marriage, her music, her avant-garde art, her fashion, were always flooded with mixed reviews. And after so many years, she always insisted on being herself, which is how much courage and perseverance it takes.
She has never given up on her artistic dreams, and in her 80s she still holds exhibitions around the world to promote her avant-garde art. Although I can't understand her artwork, I appreciate her spirit.