Could Ziyal have been a bridge between Cardassian and Bajoran cultures?
Posted: 2019-08-17 06:47pm
Over the course of DS9, Ziyal's art career starts to emerge, with it mentioned that she is taking cues from both famous Cardassian artists, and famous Bajoran ones. She even states in Sons and Daughters:
So, with Ziyal being a talented artist, and if she had lived through the Dominion War, could she have been that bridge between the two peoples who were enemies for so long?Sons and Daughters wrote:ZIYAL: Vedek Nane taught me to focus intently on the image that I want to evoke, to allow it to fully form in my mind before I even pick up the brush. Well, what do you think?
KIRA: They're very good.
ZIYAL: You think so?
KIRA: They remind me of Vedek Topek's early work.
DUKAT: How ironic. I was about to say that they're similar in style to Nanpart Malor, the founder of the Valonnan school on Cardassia.
ZIYAL: The director of the Cardassian Institute of Art said the same thing.
DUKAT: You spoke with the director?
ZIYAL: I sent him some of my drawings.
DUKAT: You should have told me, Ziyal. I could have arranged for you to meet him in person.
ZIYAL: I know. I wanted to do this on my own. He said I have a real gift. The Institute is having an exhibition of new artists next month. He might want to include my work.
DUKAT: Wonderful!
ZIYAL: It's a chance to show that both Bajorans and Cardassians look at the universe the same way. That's what I want to do with my work, bring people together. I guess it sounds a little silly.
DUKAT: On the contrary, my dear. You're quite eloquent.