Yoko Ono

Widewalls | Author: Bob Lansroth
Yoko Ono - A Groundbreaking Artist, Activist and Fighter

When I first learning about Yoko Ono, I didn’t really know much details about her. I have only heard through media.Yoko Ono was spoken about as if she was a shadow in John Lennon’s stardom.

During this century she was first recognized as a negative unsuccessful artist, then later recognized as an eclectic artist. Unfortunately due to media and lack of awareness of who she is. I wasn’t aware of her role as an activists. As mentioned in the article,
“Yoko Ono has been an eclectic author with groundbreaking notions. Blending her creative force and artistic expression with activism and performance..”

Yoko Ono is noticed for her efforts of peaceful activism for human rights as early as 1960’s. Recognized as a performer who shows versatility, and a persona filled with courage. She is an unrelenting woman fighter. She is described like a symbol, one who stands proud and strong.

Decades as the topic in media and propaganda. Her actionable commitment to change was misunderstood. Critics and viewers frowned upon her early work. Ahead of her time, her creativity is in its own class of art. Starting a genre/era that is uniquely acceptable in art society. As well as appealing to the audience. The attention and atmosphere provides for many different variables for an audience to explore, interact with.

When Bob Lansroth, describes she was frequently criticized, ostracized by press and the public. Fighting her way through each hardship using her creativity and challenging artwork.
This is what really resonates with me it explains how she defies the odds, and she kept pushing, and she paved away for her style of art, which eventually became appealing to others as mentioned later in the article by Bob Lansroth,

“With each successive generation, her blend of artwork and activism found a new audience, breaking her infamous status, one piece at a time. “

Yoko Ono did not wait for critics to interpret her artwork and label as exceptional and appealing to the eye. She continued, pushed her vision of art. Using her interactive performance that questioned the audiences interest which was pivotal.

Hispanic Executive | Interview with Shaun Leonardo
Performance, Pedagogy, and Philosophy
“I do equate that stubbornness and conviction with the same work ethic that my parents filled me with, but to this day. It was in the mentality of striving for the best that I was also taught that success meant economic stability and mobility.”


Shaun Leonardo used his parent’s ambition as an ethical example, to support his pursuit. Henry knew in order to provide financial stability it required him to be consistent in making change.

“I found myself seeing these, great art works! and believing I could achieve that.”

This statement means a lot to me. It’s a clear example of never doubting his artistic style. He learned to take command and master his artistic expression.

“I don’t understand how I never felt that the historical art canon could not be achieved simply because of my ethnicity or color. That was never a blockage for me, psychologically.”

Shaun Leonardo never questioned his ability to create art. For me it seems he created his own unique genre of art. His expression of “black bodies” is an inspiration and experience for many of his composers involved. Some were left having unexplained feelings.

Khan Academy Performance Art An Introduction webpages
Physical and psychological needs for food, shelter, sex, and human interaction; our individual fears and self-consciousness; our concerns about life, the future, and the world we live in.  It often forces us to think about issues in a way that can be disturbing and uncomfortable, but it can also make us laugh by calling attention to the absurdities in life and the idiosyncrasies of human behavior.
John Cage with Zen Master D.T Suzuki
Across Europe Avant-Garde Theater flourished

For me it’s a clear explanation of how reality can overwhelm us, but within artistic exploration allows us to escape. As well as expose ourselves and truths, that can make help make sense of our lives or worldview.

The first photo that caught my attention was the tunning of a piano by John Cage 1947 Photo taken by: Irving Penn 

John Cage Preparing a Piano 1947 Photo By: Irving Penn

Tunning of The Keys

Hans Namuth Jackson Pollock 51- 1951 Film

Hans Namuth Jackson Pollock 51- 1951 Film

Artistic Thought

Joseph Beuys (1921-1986)

Intrusive Thoughts 

Mysterious