Mafalda depicted the power of the unconditioned eyes of children and the wisdom that comes out of their innocence. The cartoon of Mafalda reflects the possible simplicity of the human condition and what we are facing as humans; our tendencies and our desires for humour, love, kindness, simplicity etc. Furthermore, through the eyes of a child we are able to highlight the seemingly obvious flaws in society ; Mafalda to her teacher: “Now, please, can you teach us something important?”. Through a more human medium, (art, humour, story telling), the cartoon is able to incite personal reflection regarding the structures we are living in. It is interesting to see how art taps into a space and core that we all mutually understand and relate to. The mediums that incite reflection through personal connection are the most effective in creating change and provoking thought.
The Eternaut was in the form of a graphic novel telling a larger story that had me on the tips of my toes! I loved the art work and medium of a comic/graphic novel because, unlike books, the readers are all inserted in the same visual world. It was interesting to see how the spaces of men and women were clear and depicted in common classifications of Latin culture; the woman helping with the sewing of the suit, counting the food and only acknowledged for her ability to be able to stay composed .