Inclusive Street Art - In what ways can feminism be explored through street art?
Freitag, 13. November 2015 - 19:00 Uhr
Campus der Universität Wien, Altes AKH
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"My research project has helped me to underpin my practice and understanding of feminism which manifests through the creation of images and text in response to current issues which I feel need highlighting. Attempting to pin down a verbal definition of feminism as quoted by someone in an ever changing world which we are shaping feels almost impossible. Aiming for the inclusion of everyone in my process is the approach which was fostered throughout the project, to mirror the point that feminism is an inclusive movement. The way I measure the success of an artistic intervention in the street is how many individuals are able to engage with my art which carries a message of equality for both men and women."
"During my research into the street arts scene, I have found everyone, including the male artists I have met and collaborated with, to be helpful, willing to share tips as well as being supportive, mindful and generally inclusive in their approach. It is said that male street artists outnumber their female counterparts 10:1 and its interesting to note that most of the female street artists I have met and interviewed have waited for invitation or ?legal? wall space to be allocated to them or they tend to create their own events in order to ensure safe spaces to practice their art. I have found there is a lot to be learned surrounding the issue of what permission we grant ourselves as female artists from this process. Particularly when drawing parallels between women?s success and representation within the art-world and other industries. Using spray-paint, stencil and paste up enabled me to work in spaces that feel hyper masculine and my aim was to redress the balance through a "woman's touch." I wanted to create interpretations and interventions which introduced something different in terms of look and style so they would feel unique to the public and be noticed and interacted with as a result."
Der Vortrag findet am Freitag den 13. November im Hörsaal B am Unicampus (Hof 2), Spitalgasse 2 von 19:00 bis 21:00 statt.
Der Vortrag wird von der Wiener Street Art Künstlerin Chinagirl Tile und dem Feministischen Street Art Kollektiv organisiert.
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