Individual Presentation or Panel Title
Women
Abstract
I am working on a photography project entitled “Women” that explores the role of women in contemporary society and the discrimination they face. The photos are distorted portraits of women. They are 20” square images, and in some of them, the figures are hard to distinguish. The process of creating these photographs is extremely important to the project themselves: all of the figures are distorted by obstructing the camera lens using natural materials such as mud, water, smoke, and clay. This process reflects how I think women are treated in our society – it is a place where the silencing of our voices, a notion so ingrained in our culture, seems almost a natural process. With a political war against women, the absence and disregard of women in government, this is a prevalent issue that violates my ethical values. This creative work is my response to recent all-men discussions about all-women issues. Where are the women? The project opens a dialogue, encourages discussion about feminist issues, and ultimately raises awareness about women’s roles.
Location
Glass Dining Room
Start Date
21-4-2012 2:30 PM
End Date
21-4-2012 3:20 PM
Women
Glass Dining Room
I am working on a photography project entitled “Women” that explores the role of women in contemporary society and the discrimination they face. The photos are distorted portraits of women. They are 20” square images, and in some of them, the figures are hard to distinguish. The process of creating these photographs is extremely important to the project themselves: all of the figures are distorted by obstructing the camera lens using natural materials such as mud, water, smoke, and clay. This process reflects how I think women are treated in our society – it is a place where the silencing of our voices, a notion so ingrained in our culture, seems almost a natural process. With a political war against women, the absence and disregard of women in government, this is a prevalent issue that violates my ethical values. This creative work is my response to recent all-men discussions about all-women issues. Where are the women? The project opens a dialogue, encourages discussion about feminist issues, and ultimately raises awareness about women’s roles.