Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Monday, 23 May 2011
Guerrilla Girls!
Some of the work I find speaks for itself and here is one of those occasions. It's nice to know we have feminists involved so strongly in the art world who are fighting to show the public the facts and figures many would rather stay hidden. As a society I believe we aren't questioning enough, simply believing what we are told.
I admire anyone who is willing to take the chance to do more than sit back and believe the lies we're fed.
Victoria Van Dyke.
Victoria van Dyke's history and emotional scars gives her the empathy and power she needs to give every piece of her work much context. After reading her background, I was actually suprised her work isn't more violent itself. She continually suggests mankind's attitude to one another is easily contrasted to cannibalism and is far from shy about sexuality.
Her work carries a strong message of the power of women.
John Currin.
John Currin's work is both humiliating and hilarious in showing the flaws in the average woman. There is something superb about his work that keeps you wanting to see more. Exploring themes such as pregnancy, plastic surgery and sexuality. Currin is a definite favourite for me.
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