The talk by Paula Chambers earlier today was really interesting. Particulaly in terms of the ideas that influenced the objects such as experiences of motherhood and the study of (1990s) feminism with Griselda Pollock. The subversive details included in the two sculptural pieces Daddy's Little Princess and Daddy's Little Girl were particularly provocative. Made with vintage sewing patterns in the form of two single-bed headboards these pieces depict behaviours by females, not usually found in commercial imagery. One of the panels in the headboa
rd made of 1950s patterns includes a girl holding a copy of The Second Sex by Simone de beauvoir. This reminded me of all the clothes that my mother made for me with the skills she learnt from her mother (pictured left). Likewise the 'fake archive' Mother Knows Best for Beatrice reveals moments where anger is expressed towards children by their mothers. This was shown in the visual language of illustrations by Beatrice Potter, whose stories often include violence. The exhibtion continues until 10th April 2012 enjoy!
rd made of 1950s patterns includes a girl holding a copy of The Second Sex by Simone de beauvoir. This reminded me of all the clothes that my mother made for me with the skills she learnt from her mother (pictured left). Likewise the 'fake archive' Mother Knows Best for Beatrice reveals moments where anger is expressed towards children by their mothers. This was shown in the visual language of illustrations by Beatrice Potter, whose stories often include violence. The exhibtion continues until 10th April 2012 enjoy!
The dark side of twee. Like all great works, it lures you in and then offers a reward in the form of something un-expected.
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