Visual Arts
Author: Celia Shaheen
A photograph reciting a message of oppression that Deaf women experience, as they are told not to possess the ability to sign or talk. This forces them to work harder for the hearing world to accept them as they are.
Keywords: Deaf Art, Deaf Woman, Oppression, Normalcy, Photography
How to Cite: Shaheen, C. (2014) “Artist: Celia Shaheen”, Deaf Studies Digital Journal. 4(0). doi: https://doi.org/10.3998/15499139.0004.237
“Hear Not, Speak Not, Sign”
Digital art
This digital art is a direct message to the hearing world to accept, embrace, and use sign language to communicate with the Deaf. Emphasis on visual understanding is put forth by the woman cancelling out her speech and hearing.