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Rose Quartz isn't a villain

Unpopular opinion. But here we go

This is My personal two cents. This isn't ordered well its kind of all over the place.

WARNING. ITS REALLY LONG

A lot of people (especially since the movie) have been acting and bashing Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond and acting as though she's the cruelest villain in the universe.

And here's why I don't think she is the ANTAGONIST (a person who actively opposes someone or something)

And furthermore why she falls in line as a VILLAIN ( a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.)

As well as a HERO (a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities)

Let's start with her thought process and behavior.

A big thing I see is people saying "HER ABUSE DOESNT JUSTIFY WHAT SHE DID SHES STILL A MONSTER" and it's true. Abuse doesn't justify terrible behavior but it does to some degree explain it. Pink diamond was abused by the other diamonds.

She was constantly punished for acting out, which she did not only for attention from the other diamonds (as she seemed to be left alone quite often ) but also to make them happy (which indicates that they usually are not) and bring the family together. Not only did she act out, but when punished, she was forced to say she's sorry and that she was wrong, for simply trying to make her family happy and feel less miserable herself.

Pink was basically trained to follow homeworlds rules and not to question anything. And was forced to live a life she hated.

Yes. A lot of what Pink did and HOW she acted is due to how she was raised by the diamonds.

Diamonds are taught that THEY are the leaders. All gems and other life forms are lower than they are. And while Pink did, in fact, realize that killing the planets was wrong that may very well be all she realized. Gems weren't made to fuse with other gems, or to rebel, or to find their own path in life. All of those were things introduced by the rebels. The only reason the diamonds are getting closer to behaving and thinking better than they used to is that they had GUIDANCE. Steven helped show them a better right and wrong. He's helped them work to become better people for 2 years. And one may argue that pink/rose had thousands of years AWAY from. her abusers to become better. But the big thing she didn't have was guidance. She didn't have anyone tell her that those things weren't ok. The gems couldn't tell her that because everything they were doing is new to them. They grew and developed as people but couldn't possibly understand a stronger sense of right and wrong since it had never been questioned before and they'd never been told anything except for "Diamonds know best so we never question them" if you listen to Rose's song love like you she REALIZES SHE WAS TERRIBLE but only because she finally had someone to show her how her way thinking was resulting in terrible behavior and causing problems. "I always thought I might be bad now I'm sure that it's true, 'cus I think you're so good and I'm nothing like you. " GREG WAS HER GUIDANCE but she realized that even if she tried to be a better person. Shell always has a bit of her old self. And she may very well think That's holding her back. But she knew that steven, someone surrounded by people better than she ever could be. And by a strong loving father to guide him and make him kind and considerate and the amazing steven we know and love.

I know a lot of friends who have dealt with abuse. And they go on to behave all kinds if different ways. But this show depicts 2 very different ways people can behave after a childhood of abuse. Pink ran off and made her own life, but didn't necessarily become better. She continued living as she had, not knowing her behavior was wrong because she had never seen anything else or been told that it was wrong. She acted how she was taught to act by homeworld, and as for the rebels, no one recognized how bad it was because they lived the exact same way. They were stuck and had trouble growing as people because they didn't know how to grow. Steven taught them. That's why pearl lives for herself now instead of rose. How Amethyst takes pride and lives with the support of her friends and family boosting her up. He taught garnet that it's ok to not know everything, and sometimes you just have to focus on what you can change rather than what you cant. He taught them that fighting doesn't always fix the problem. Pink didn't have a steven until she realized how much she truly loved Greg. How he was different from other humans because he taught her and was willing to overlook the mistakes of her past so he could help her future. Only at the end of her life did she learn that she was wrong, and selfish, and not a good person. The diamonds acted JUST like this. They all dealt with Whites abuse. And realized. They behaved wrongly. Steven showed them that. They had guidance. Yes. Some people can realize the fault in their behavior on their own. But some cant. The diamonds needed guidance to take steps towards being better. And they're still struggling to learn. But they have someone to help them. So they're trying to fix their mistakes. So yes. Pink diamond was a bad person. And she did a lot of what she did not only because of the abuse. But because of how she was taught to think. This is not to void her of fault or to excuse the things she did. But I feel like it's unfair to call her evil and cruel and heartless. EVERY SINGLE VILLAIN in steven universe has had some layer of depth of deeper reasoning for what they did. And even if you consider pink to be the real villain. The same goes for her. Evil is not inherent, just like all terrible thoughts and behavior patterns. Like racism isn't inherent, or bias or prejudice. These are behavioral traits that are TAUGHT. If a killer raises a child. That child may not think killing is wrong. Pink was raised where she was an important person who had a right to everything she wanted and her desires took priority. Once something didn't serve a purpose she was expected to get rid of it. And gems were treated like objects. They were used for walls, decorative statues. Even aquamarine said topaz was of no use to her. And was prepared to get rid of her. we know this is wrong but they don't. Not all of them anyway. Even the off colors thought they were in the wrong for being themselves. It's not as if she did all of this because she wanted to hurt those around her. She did everything how she did because she was taught to think that way or behave that way. We become the people we are through nature AND nurture. But one can have more sway on someone depending on their upbringing. Abd abusive upbringing like pink endured is bound to drill homeworlds ideals into her head that much more. Especially since she tried to go against the grain and was punished constantly for trying to save things and be better.

And a lot of complaints I see is that "if she tried to explain her feelings to the diamonds none of this would happen" but everyone seems to forget. SHE DID TRY. In the episode where ruby and sapphire split and pearl explains everything she shows that pink diamond DID try. But was scolded for it. And was ignored. Just like how white ignored blue and yellow. She used all her authority but it meant nothing. She felt trapped and took an out. She tried to make a change. It started a spark that leads to a rebellion. Gems thinking for themselves. Being themselves. She did do good things. She tried to leave as much good as she had. But she didn't really know good and bad. She is still responsible for her failures and actions. But it's so so SO wrong to just slap a label on her calling her pure evil like she WANTED to do all that damage. Its the same as calling someone a hero despite any terrible things in their past that may have lead up to that. It's fine to classify her as an antagonist because yes. She caused problems for the main character and everyone around them. But it's not ok to ignore the meanings and cause behind it. We all knew pink/rose wasn’t A good person. But it's not ok to belittle her and act like her suffering and upbringing played no part.

It just upsets me when people ignore the history of someone. And I repeat THAT DOESN’T EXCUSE HER ACTIONS but that doesn't mean its ok to label someone based on their mistakes. No. Rose isn't a good person. She didn't know how to be. But that doesn't mean shes a cruel villainess. It means she was hurt early on and never fully recovered.

People who come from abuse can rise higher than their oast and tey to be better. And sometimes they can get stuck in their past and never learn from it. But that doesn't mean it's from a lack of wanting to be better. They may just not know-how.

This explains pinks behavior. And why she isn't an ANTAGONIST. She wasn't ACTIVELY trying to harm anyone or ruin anything. She even REFUSED TO SHATTER GEMS. She had a semblance of right and wrong and what was too far, but that's as far as it went. Additionally, by the time the show takes place, Pink is gone and can no longer actively do anything against steven or the crystal gems.

So. My thoughts on Pink/Rose

Not a good person and not justified in her actions, but came off the bedside of an abusive childhood and was never taught better. Just because she's done a lot of bad things doesn't mean bashing her is ok. Try and think of it like real life. Not everyone becomes better after abuse. And not everyone has the influences and tools needed to become better after abuse. We learn right and wrong from the people around us, so what if no one around us knows proper right and wrong?

Not looking to argue and you can reply with your thoughts if you want. But that doesn't really mean ill respond (im sure ill be flooded with people telling me why I'm wrong lol)

I would go on but I feel like this is too long already

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printmakersopenforum · 5 years

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Next participant up for PrintCamp2019 Session 2/2:

ELIZABETH CASTALDO

ON HER WORK:

I work in mixed media, combining collage, drawing, and printmaking to create works on paper and artist’s books that explore the connection of feminine sensuality to nature and its manifestations in modern culture. I work with themes such at generation, growth, sexuality, entropy and decay. I am inspired by the structural patterns inherent in plant and animal life that reveal an undeniable connection between humans and the natural universe. My compositions become multi-layered worlds filled with motifs inspired by human anatomy, plant structures, and geometry. A key theme throughout the work is the resilience of living things and the ability for adaptation, despite a natural tendency toward disorder.

I recently wrapped up a yearlong residency at The Center For Book Arts where I focused on making artists books reflecting on my personal connection with nature as well as conservation, community and preservation of the natural world for future generations.

My work is process driven and each stage of the work is a reaction that is informed by the work that preceded. I work with pattern and layering, building up layers of hand drawn patterns, watercolor washes, original prints, collage, and appropriated imagery. Printmaking and multiples are central parts of my art practice and I am passionate about creating unique handmade art with a foundation in the practice and theory of printmaking. The layering involved in collage, printmaking and bookmaking provides the opportunity for concealment, excavation, and revelation.

WHAT SHE WILL BE DOING AT PRINTCAMP:

I hope to focus on experimenting with intaglio and lithography, figuring out how these techniques can fit within my studio practice. I would like to experiment with approaches to each process but ultimately move towards combining them with one another as well as other media. My goal for the week would be to come out with a small series of prints with a longer term goal of setting a foundation for making further work and more advanced use.

SKILLSHARE:

I would love to do a book making demo, perhaps a quick non-adhesive accordion or other quick structure that would be interesting to folks.

RESUME

Education

2013 MFA, Printmaking, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2007 BFA, Painting, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

2012 SCAD Lacoste, Lacoste, France

RESIDENCIES AND NOTABLE WORKSHOPS

2017 - 2018 Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Book Arts, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018 “Paper Memory” with Sarah Rose LeJeune, Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale NY

2018 Century Plate Lithograohy with Corinne Rhodes, EFARBPMW, New York NY

2017 “Experiments with Printmaking and Mixed Media” with Nandini Chirimar, EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, New York, NY

2017 “Full Tilt Bookbinding” with Susan Mills, Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale NY

2017 “The Working Artist” with Crista Cloutier

SOLO AND SMALL GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2019 New Book Art: Scholar Residents of 2018, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018 Art That Binds, Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

2018 Some Assembly Required, Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY

2013 Solo Exhibition, Sensual Metamorphosis, MFA Thesis Exhibition

Dewberry Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2013 Pretty In Ink, Gallery Trois, Atlanta, GA and Pinnacle Gallery, Savannah, GA

2012 Freedom of Type, 2 Rules Gallery, Marietta, GA

2012 You Can’t Get There From Here, Emily Amy Gallery, Atlanta, GA

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2019 Freed Formats: The Book Reconsidered

2018 A Small Matter, Ann Street Gallery, Newbrugh, NY

2018 Windows on Main Street installation at A Lucky Cut, Beacon NY

2018 CBA Annual Benefit and Art Auction, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2018 Nassau Community College Art Faculty Exhibition, Plaza Art Gallery, Garden City, NY

2018 Exposed Strata, SGCI Conference, Las Vegas, NV

2017 EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Members Show NYNY

2017 SCAD Printmaking Alumni Exhibition, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

2017 “Hello. I Love You. I’m Sorry,” SGCI Conference. Atlanta, GA

2017 Nasty Women, ABD Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2016 Small Works Show, Catalyst Gallery, Beacon, NY

2015 RAW Montreal Holiday RAWK, Montreal, QC

2015 Traces, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY

2013 - 2015 Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books III Traveling Exhibition, Exhibited at various institutions and conferences throughout the United States. Organized by Hui-chu Ying, Profesor of Art,

The Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron OH.

2015 A Show of Hands, The Hand Magazine at SGCI Knoxville, Southern Graphics Council

International Printmaking Conference, A1 Lab Arts, Knoxville, TN

2014 Narcissism and the Self Portrait, Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, NY

2014 RAW Brooklyn presents: SCOPE, Brooklyn Night Bazaar, Brooklyn, NY

2014 Discordant, Mad Dooley Gallery, Beacon, NY

2013 ACA Library 6th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA

2013 Georgia Artists: A Juried Art Exhibit, Abernathy Arts Center, Atlanta, GA

2013 Damn Fine!, Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta, GA

2013 Heart & Hands, 4th Annual National Student Juried Book Exhibition. University of Nebraska Lincoln Love Library, Lincoln, NB, and University of Nebraska Omaha Criss Library, Omaha, NB

2013 Qi, Sycamore Place Gallery, Decatur, GA and Cherrylion Studio, Atlanta, GA

2012 Exposition des Etudiants, SCAD Lacoste Campus, Lacoste, France

2012 Figuratively Speaking, Gutstein Gallery, Savannah, GA

2012 ACA Library 5th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA

2012 In, On, Of Paper Juried Exhibition, Paper Circle, Nelsonville, OH

2012 Oso Bay North American Printmaking Juried Exhibition, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christie, TX

2011 The Student Exhibit, 2 Rules Gallery, Marietta, GA

2011 Illuminations Juried Exhibition, Center Arts Gallery, Newburgh, NY

2010 Wish You Were Here 9, AIR Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2010 Images for a Godless World, Project Reach, New York, NY

2009 Think Gallery Affordable Art Series, Think Coffee Gallery, New York, NY

2008 The Print Show, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2007 Body Modifications, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2007 College Art Association Annual BFA Exhibition, Center for Art and Media Studies, New York, NY

2007 Tomorrow’s Artist Today, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

2005 The Print Show, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

HONORS AND AWARDS

2017 Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Book Arts, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY

2017 and 2018 Women’s Studio Workshop Summer Art Institute Scholarship Recipient

2017 SGCI Emerging Professional Grant Recipient

2013 First Place Purchase Award, ACA Library 6th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA (Juror: Margot Ecke, Artist and Designer)

2012 Best In Show, Sidewalk Art Project, Atlanta Preservation Center Grant Mansion, Atlanta, GA

2012 SCAD Seen Gala Highlight Artist, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2012 Honorable Mention, ACA Library 5th Annual Student Artists’ Book Competition, ACA Library of SCAD, Atlanta, GA (Juror: Eileen Wallace, Artist and Bookmaker)

2011 Dean’s Fellowship in Printmaking, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2011 Second Place, Illuminations Juried Exhibition, Center Arts Gallery, Newburgh, NY

(Jurors: Stuart Sachs, Virginia Walsh, Martha Zola, and Peter Cody)

ARTIST TALKS

2019 Artist Talk for “New Book Art: Scholar Residents of 2018”, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY,

February 21, 2019

2018 and 2019 Visiting Artist, Muscota New School, New York, NY

2017 and 2018 Artist Talk on Book Arts for students of Professor Sondra Graff’s Bookmaking Class, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, November 29, 2017 and April 11, 2018

2015 Remote Artist Talk for students of Professor John Alfred’s Undergraduate Contemporary Art Classes, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, April 28, 2015.

INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS

University of Alberta, Bruce Peel Special Collections, Edmonton, Alberta

Bowdoin College, Special Collections Library, Brunswick, ME

Carnegie Mellon University, Hunt Library Special Collections, Pittsburgh, PA

Duke University, Perkins Library, Sally Bingham Center, Durham, NC

Lafayette College, Skillman Library Special Collections, Easton, PA

Massachusetts College of Art, Godine Library Special Collections, Boston, MA

Ringling College of Art and Design, Kimborough Library Special Collections, Sarasota, FL

Savannah College of Art and Design, ACA and Jen Libraries, and the Office of the President,

Savannah, GA, Atlanta, GA, and Lacoste, France

SUNY Orange Newburgh Department of Nursing, Newburgh, NY

University of California Santa Cruz, McHenry Library Special Collections, Santa Cruz, CA

University of Puget Sound, Collins Library, Special Collections, Tacoma, WA

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, Seattle, WA

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Lawton Gallery, Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Library Special Collections, Milwaukee, WI

Yale University, Haas Library Artist Book Collection, New Haven, CT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Vamp & Tamp Booksellers, Birmingham, AL

EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, New York, NY

Center for Book Arts, Artist Member, New York, NY

RAW: Natural Born Artists

Southern Graphics Council International, 2010- 2013, 2017

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