Roses, especially if red, have been attributed to the feminine through many aspects in history and society. To gather women artists and devote an exhibition dedicated to womanhood would indeed result to collective consciousness that surfaces through red roses.
An idea of a horizon can be explored through a landscape, or maybe not.
Upon initial observation, these three works by Lhean Storm, Jade Fulgar and Ninj Reyes Abay seem to share specific qualities in a manner where each artist exclusively shares one thing with one artist and another thing with the other.
Historically, women have suffered enough restrictions due to the oppressive patriarchal culture that dominated for centuries.
What is a lady? A woman as defined by society and the civilised world? What about nature? That’s something that existed even before civilisation. Perhaps these questions can find answers in the works of Katti Sta. Ana, Nova Hershey Mariposque and Ace San Miguel.
If there is one thing that would always prevail in art produced by women regardless of the era and origin of culture, that thing happens to be textile craft.
Notions such as : “women belong in the kitchen”, “women wear make-up to please men” and “nipples should not appear in public so wear bra” speak of objectification of women.
Pre-historic sculptures found in Western Europe to Ukraine representing the female body refers not just to the human being. They are goddesses or other sacred beings imagined and materialized for reverence.
From a group of farmers harvesting their crops to symbolic installations of various societal issues, the range of storytelling in Philippine contemporary art allows us to see our day-to-day lives from an omniscient point of view. What is Philippine Contemporary Art? Literally, contemporary art means “the art of today,” which makes Philippine contemporary art an… Continue reading Contemplating the Contemporary: What makes Philippine contemporary art truly Filipino
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