Posted by gail wright on August 16, 19100 at 21:50:18:
In Reply to: Re: Feminist Artists posted by Julie Alexander on December 14, 1999 at 15:20:02:
: I think that begs the question of what is feminist art? Its a touch question for my because my work is decidedly non-figurative. I have at times drawn strongly on weaving and Penelope as metaphores but now I am much looser in that area.
: I'm not sure I even think of my work as feminist anymore but I certainly don't think the opposite. I am interested in exploring this idea by email.
: I think of feminism as affecting the conections between thing - between me and that tree or how we relate to our homes or our idea of home. I think art has an important part to play in those relationships and how they are viewed/constructed. Our relation ship to art is key to this also. And the art to the wall. Ladedadeda ..here I go.
: What do you think?
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: : Would like to hear from artists who identify as feminist and whose art has feminist content. I'm interested in mutual support, creating a feminist art presence in Seattle or joining an existing coalition.