My work explores ideas of masculinity and femininity in relation to myself, what these ideas represent, the differences between them and the dichotomies used to understand them. I feel that I am representing my own masculine and feminine dichotomies, my own struggle to express, but also hide particular qualities of my nature and personality.
I want [...]
New Artist Statement….
Woman Warrior
During my studies, I have been thinking about how woman and men are represented within their gender and in using dichotomies such as weak/strong. I have chosen to analyse an image in which the female character was purposely designed to be strong. I thought this would be interesting to then see if the male characters [...]
Collage
The collages are a selection of writings, drawings, fabrics, and found objects. This bundled confusion of objects represents my concept by grouping together scraps of different roles, attitudes and ideals of sexuality in society. It is made up of fabrics representing masculine and feminine, garments with sexual appeal, advertising images, my own drawings and samples [...]
Tie Photos 2
I took some more photos of my ties on two differnet models, this time a created an enviroment and a context for the tie. I think in these photos, the tie adds to the personality to the scene and creates a distinct dialog.
What is my work about?
What is my work about?
The roles, attitudes and even the sexualities of men and women in society are slowly blurring into the same ideals, even aspects of our dress are becoming more androgynous. Males and females are equal bread winners, equal and active roles are being taken in raising children, the boundaries and distinctions [...]
