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All about women in the art world; famous female artists and subjects, and artwork with a feminist perspective.
Smashing Patriarchy — One Painting at a Time
Two women are pressing a man down on a bed. One puts her fist against his right temple while the other grips his torso. Although the man tries to push the woman in the blue gown, away from his right hand, he can not defeat the combined strength of both the women. The woman in the yellow gown cuts his throat through a golden sword with no repentance on her face. The blood spurts through the bedsheet and the victim's eyes are wide open.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Viva
The Naked Canvas
I’ve been feeling inspired to write about my experiences as a body art model over the last few years, which is something I feel really allows me to shine completely and I feel has let me break emotional and physical boundaries. On the first day I modelled, I was really aware of walking out of my comfort zone as I strode along the catwalk at the end of the show, and it was an experience I had never in my whole life had believed I could ever be allowed to feel. That first night, nearly three years ago, it was my birthday – January 12th, 2019. I will be turning 40 soon, as the year changes and the weeks start to roll, and I can say with full conviction that having had the opportunity to model for artist Robyn Jean on that first occasion, being painted as the Celtic Goddess Arianrhod, the Lady of the Silver Wheel, was one of the most healing as well as fascinating experiences of my life.
By Sandra Tena4 years ago in Viva
Pro-femininity Feminism in Art
To prove that women have the same worthiness as men, assimilation has frequently been the easiest course of action in the fight for feminism. This is why we now have things like pantsuits — due to the argument that women can be just like men. Some of the achievements that hae come out of this have been quite beneficial and/or necessary for progress, but unfortunately it has also led to a frequently subconscious, popular belief that masculine traits are the ideal. In the process of proving women have the same abilities as men, "feminine" remained what-not-to-be. Most problematically, femininity is often acknowledged as weak while masculinity is strong; the word "feminine" is still treated as an insult. This collection of artworks I've virtually curated has two main goals regarding femininity from a feminist, pro-femininity perspective: to acknowledge femininity as equal to masculinity, and to develop an understanding of femininity as a set of qualities nonsynonymous with the female gender. Visual feminine traits I will focus on include the color pink, light palettes, flower symbolism, decoration, and a less nameable yet very identifiable sense of elegance.
By Lili Price4 years ago in Viva
Love and (candle) Light
Ya know, this is actually a funny story. Did I think I would find the most calming of solace, find the sweet patience to muster, the passion to motivate me tenfold? The answer is no. Not until I turned 25. Not until my perspective slowed and the present moment set in.
By darian k. regina5 years ago in Viva
First meeting
After thinking about countless dreams, the first meeting with Bayan Ge will be in that warm winter ... One day, I accidentally walked by the children's park and paced leisurely. Before I knew it, I was attracted by the wonderful sound of the Bayan piano. So, I saw our most respected brother, who was tall, majestic and handsome. ..... Beside me, there is a beautiful seagull sister with long hair fluttering!
By Reid Glidden5 years ago in Viva
Two sides Topsy-Turvy
My passion for my project stems back to my childhood. I owned a Topsy Turvy Doll which had been sewn by my Grammie. One side of the doll was little red riding hood, the other side her Grandmother. Lurking behind the Grandmother’s bonnet was a sinister bad wolf. I admit I was obsessed. Turning the doll over and over only to surprise myself each time with the wolf when I pulled back the bonnet to reveal the snarling wolf. Was is a warning of danger? Were the Grandmother and Red Riding Hood never truly safe? What ever the meaning it was visual story telling the ignited my love for dolls and sewing.
By Genevieve Jordan5 years ago in Viva
How to describe colour shades
I used to love the smell of these type of colour crayons. Growing up, I remember that I was annoyed the colour did not stick to the paper. It was the waxing effect of the colour that you could scrap off the piece of paper and at times, it would simply not colour as per its main purpose. These type of crayons were something popular but kind of fancy in my childhood days. Not everyone used to have them or be able to buy it. It seems to me now, looking back in time, that it was more like a snob purchase. Something with which you show off to people that, "hey I can afford these fancy crayons for my kids and I am proud to exhibit this wonderful trait of me, as a mom, this awesome, trendy woman that I still am, even though the motherhood is suffocating me, but hey, I am here to stay, as a mom, so, cheers to me!". Or at least, that's how I interpret it.
By Annaelle Artsy5 years ago in Viva
Following My Creative Needs
Sewing is in my blood. Both of my grandmothers worked in the sewing factories in Kingston, NY from the 1930’s – 1950’s. I started to sew when I was 10 years old and have always had an interest in creating new things by hand. Over the years my talents evolved from making my own doll clothes and clothes for myself, constructing a backpack from a kit that I travelled through Europe with, and even sewing my bridesmaid’s dresses.
By Constance Snyder 5 years ago in Viva
