Eating Our Fathers
Chashama organised a show called Eating Our Fathers, curated by Stacey Pritchard,
where I got to hang some new work alongside 8 diverse, wonderful artists.
This very interesting topic was digested by each of us in unique ways...
where I got to hang some new work alongside 8 diverse, wonderful artists.
This very interesting topic was digested by each of us in unique ways...
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I grew up looking at O'Keefe's and Amrita Sher Gil's work. Women, powerful and connected
with their own vision of the world. My art education however was definitely more androcentric.
Which I could re-consider given the opportunity presented via "Eating Our Fathers".
For a long time I was trapped in the throes of fluctuating between being 'my own SELF'
and 'the self that aligned with the heavier tradition of that which society allowed'.
The part of society that controls people is masculine in form. The female energy allows and
acknowledges change and creation and is more in tune with equality...
with their own vision of the world. My art education however was definitely more androcentric.
Which I could re-consider given the opportunity presented via "Eating Our Fathers".
For a long time I was trapped in the throes of fluctuating between being 'my own SELF'
and 'the self that aligned with the heavier tradition of that which society allowed'.
The part of society that controls people is masculine in form. The female energy allows and
acknowledges change and creation and is more in tune with equality...
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Priestess Emerging
Digital Prints Available As I dwelt on the curator's vision for this show, I felt my thoughts seeping out of me and into the family altar that I worshipped at, during my wedding. The altar symbolised the entire universe and yet, the process was male-driven. The priest was male. The female role subdued and not allowed her full glory. I felt strands of energy and confusion swirling all around and within me. |
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Priestess Making Her Destiny
Digital Prints Available A couple of decades later, there is a new map within me woven from the strands of the old and new. Today, I don't feel the need to align with anyone else's sense of what should be. I can explore uncharted parts fearlessly and create new ones. Being my own complete Self is crucial to my I AM. This piece explores this new perspective that flourishes despite the androcentric aspects to my art education. |