Solo Exhibition,
Patti and Rusty Rueff Department of Visual and Performing Arts Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA 2008
From ancient to modern times, in many cultures and civilizations, the image of the female form has conveyed the phenomenon of the changing status of women in society. In the Neolithic era, society was matriarchal, the woman was the head of the family, and woman was idolized as a goddess. Portrayed as the symbol of fertility, her round shape, large breasts and womb represented the ideals of beauty. As society became more patriarchal, woman’s paramount role in reproduction was subordinated, and the perception of female beauty shifted. Today, women are trying to become thinner and thinner, always trying to lose weight, to be fit and slim, pursuing current ideals of feminine beauty and success. These works draw upon representations of the female throughout time, from Neolithic figurines to Matisse. Exploiting the qualities of elastic fibers and shibori techniques, the pieces change dimension from round to thin shapes when the fabric is stretched out or relaxed. They represent the changing images of the female form throughout the time.
Patti and Rusty Rueff Department of Visual and Performing Arts Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA 2008
From ancient to modern times, in many cultures and civilizations, the image of the female form has conveyed the phenomenon of the changing status of women in society. In the Neolithic era, society was matriarchal, the woman was the head of the family, and woman was idolized as a goddess. Portrayed as the symbol of fertility, her round shape, large breasts and womb represented the ideals of beauty. As society became more patriarchal, woman’s paramount role in reproduction was subordinated, and the perception of female beauty shifted. Today, women are trying to become thinner and thinner, always trying to lose weight, to be fit and slim, pursuing current ideals of feminine beauty and success. These works draw upon representations of the female throughout time, from Neolithic figurines to Matisse. Exploiting the qualities of elastic fibers and shibori techniques, the pieces change dimension from round to thin shapes when the fabric is stretched out or relaxed. They represent the changing images of the female form throughout the time.
Reminiscence, 2007
Elastic, cotton, bambu; Jacquard woven
Infinity I, 2008
Silk fabric; Batik, shibori
Infinity II, 2008
Silk fabric; Batik, shibori
Body dress, 2008
Silk fabric; Batik, shibori
Black and white, 2008
Silk fabric; shibori
Dialogue, 2008
Silk fabric; Batik, stitching
Fertility, 2008
Silk fabric; Batik, shibori
detail, InfinityI
detail, Infinity II
detail, fertility
Deconstructed Woman, 2008
Elastic, cotton, rayon; Jacquard woven
Connection, 2007
Elastic, cotton; Jacquard woven
Eternity, 2008
Elastic, cotton: hand-weaving
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