London based artist Jemima Sara Hand paints nude figures through abstracted textures and lines, challenging the historic sexualised female nude and subverting the male gaze.
Read MoreFor me, “The Future is Female” doesn’t aim to exclude males or other genders. It doesn’t mean that the future is ONLY female. It strives for inclusivity as opposed to exclusivity but also pushes for a different point of view.
Read MoreThe centrepiece of the project is the three girls linked with each other, to highlight unity, community and sisterhood. The women showcased in my work are not professional models - a deliberate choice to further highlight the point that everyone should be visible in these spaces. Another key element for me whilst producing this piece was colour, and the obvious choice for me was gold, as it is commonly linked with prosperity, elegance and prestige. By using the museum as a backdrop for my project, I aim to demonstrate that the art world is not closed to us.
Read MoreOur bodies perform narratives that are typically understood through the binary (boy and girl) which limits self-expression. Through my paintings and soft sculptures, I aim to challenge normative gender narratives that are imposed through learned behaviours.
Read MoreLiza Isakov is an artist based in Montreal, QC, Canada. Isakov is an emerging artist creating works on paper, her practice draws inspiration from everyday objects and observations - collecting items, imagery, and memories to create an image that portrays her way of documentation.
Read MoreLounging can be a time for reflection but also the anxiety-filled moments between "things" that can bring up insecurities, overthinking, shame spirals and the idea of being upset that you don’t even know how to lounge correctly!
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