Cool Story Bro. Series By Stephen Surlin 2011 A “meme” piece referring to the continuous sex scandals by high ranking officials. In ways, these figures represent/encompass many qualities found in the mocho, often misogynistic, “bro” culture.
BODCAWP By Stephen Surlin This is another work in the “meme” style. The meme here refers to the Hurricane Katrina media coverage and the televised fundraiser that later followed. The screen capture is moments after Kanye West (on the right) said “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” Here is a link to an article that addresses the original quote by West, along with outlining the events that transpired to inspire West to make this kind of gesture.
Art Student Owl Meme (Hennesy Youngman)
By Stephen Surlin
This is a rendition of the “Art Student Owl” which is a “meme” which is widespread on the internet. I am making reference to the two contemporary art critics and theorists who were both important and controversial in their time: Clement Greenberg and Hennesy Youngman.
