By Joyce Kryszak
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Buffalo, NY – The performance artist whose work was once labeled as obscene makes a return visit to Hallwalls this week. Karen Finley is probably best known for her performances where she was covered in nothing but chocolate. But her work has helped shape an important debate over censorship and art. Finley is one of the artists known as the NEA Four. In the 1990's, they lost NEA funding in a landmark Supreme Court case where their work was ruled indecent.
In Finley's new work, "The Jackie Look," the artist again brings attention to important social and political issues. This time she does it with her clothes on. Finley tells WBFO's Joyce Kryszak that she doesn't mind being teased about that.
Finley's performance of "The Jackie Look" is at Hallwalls Thursday through Saturday night at 8:00 P.M. You also can hear an extended conversation at the link below where WBFO's Joyce Kryszak and Finley are joined by Hallwalls Executive Director Edmond Cardoni.