Feminism: chat
Feminist art/ artists recommendations please
kittenkipping · 24/01/2023 19:01
My daughter is taking an art GCSE, and her theme is feminism. I'm hoping for some recommendations of feminist artists for her to draw inspiration from. She's chosen the theme as she's a very active feminist (and out and proud terf) and through that has found and loves Jess de wahls, Jaqueline secour, and the balbusso twins work. She has to prove that her topic is relevant and that she can draw upon numerous sources of inspiration though, and I am absolutely cultureless and don't know any artists. Has anyone got any good recommendations for her to research? Thank you
DuncanBiscuits · 24/01/2023 19:07
Artemesia Gentileschi is a good place to start - her life story and how it’s reflected in her paintings.
Frida Kahlo, of course, although she’s at peak popularity now, so it might be a bit ‘obvious’ to include her. More’s the pity, though, as her themes are inherently feminist.
Jenny Saville is very interesting, as is Alice Neel.
Fizzywinegum · 24/01/2023 19:15
Not an artist but there’s a book out by Katy Hessel called ‘The story of art without men’ which looks interesting
Newlifestartingatlast · 24/01/2023 19:27
Search under twitter for #womensart.
It’s a lovely feed…they issue a whole series of images about once per week including painting , mixed media, sculpture, textiles etc form women and cultures all over the world.
I love getting the feeds, but if she goes to hashtag she can scroll back through loads of images for inspiration
JellySaurus · 24/01/2023 19:32
Would poetry count? Could it be used as commentary or to verbally illustrate an image - is there a word for 'reverse' illustration?
Have a look at Aja and her work
Even if it's not useful for your dd's work, she may enjoy it.
JellySaurus · 24/01/2023 19:34
Google Sandy Draws Badly
She's a cartoonist, not AFAIK a fine art artist.
Borka · 24/01/2023 19:38
Laetitia Ky - she makes the most incredible sculptures out of her own hair, and she also paints.
kittenkipping · 24/01/2023 19:38
This is all brilliant! I've ordered the book and she'll look at all of the suggestions. Her teacher is a little bit un enthused and suggested she wouldn't be able to find enough inspiration in the category. Which only served to add fuel to her fervour tbh.
Mumteedum · 24/01/2023 19:41
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Mumteedum · 24/01/2023 19:44
Ohhh I must have done something wrong as my reply was hidden.
Probably the links I put in. Maybe they think it's spam.
Anyway Cindy Sherman and Gorilla Girls.
I put some links in to Art Activist Barbie who is more a campaign than an actual artist but might be of interest.
And the other one was Kelly Remsteen.
Sorry @mumsnet if I did a boo boo ! 🙈
purplewolfie · 24/01/2023 19:48
And Guerilla Girls.
It's a bit of a worry the teacher said that.. it's a massive field and very established.
HippyChickMama · 24/01/2023 19:49
Does she particularly want art with feminist themes or just artists who are also feminists? If the latter, Joolz Denby falls into that category
MarshaBradyo · 24/01/2023 19:53
Jenny Holzer, Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman are worth looking at
Mumteedum · 24/01/2023 19:56
This is Kelly Remsteen. Only recently came across her stuff. Might appeal? Bold and easy messaging. I like it.
Sorry if I'm being a bore now....this is one of my favourite subjects 😆
BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 24/01/2023 20:01
Louise Bourgeois - major feminist sculptor and artist, contemporary with Surrealism:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois
Paula Rego - major feminist painter, explores folklore and fairytales and patriarchal themes in domestic settings.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Rego
Tiddlywinkly · 24/01/2023 20:02
Some artists listed in Katy Hessel's book. It's BLOODY GREAT!
Bideshi · 24/01/2023 20:03
Paula Rego all day long. Not only a brilliant artist but right to the razors edge on women's issues.
Mumteedum · 24/01/2023 20:03
@BigMandsTattooPortfolio ohhh good shout. I love Paula Rego. Amazing artist. Sad, she only died recently.
BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 24/01/2023 20:05
Bideshi · 24/01/2023 20:03
Paula Rego all day long. Not only a brilliant artist but right to the razors edge on women's issues.
She’s one of my favourite female artists. Her paintings, depicting domestic scenes are incredibly powerful and full of dark undertones.
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