Hi dearest Steemians, I am at an exciting opening on the drive featuring the work of my good friend Grace Fournier who paints in acrylics. She is a feminist like me, unafraid to confront people with their fears by showcasing a figurative style with an abstract edge. Provoking the public to question them on their apprehesion of nudity, Grace is a life model herself and has actually convinced me to use my voice as a life model to defend the ideal of nudism. Together, we are willing to explore the male female dynamic with nude performance art and video. This project in the works is coming along nicely and will be released on DTube by June. Show some love for this work in progress where feminism meets nudity in the comments please, any validation that you all want to push the envelope would be great!
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She at times shows the darkness in humanity, the guilt and the shame don't make this female protagonist shallow in any way. Some brush strokes are deliberately provokative in that they "ruin" the crisp silhouettes that your mind paints in front of you. This encounter does not favour the male over the female gaze, it is a universal tale of tourment but also hope, as the women of Fournier keep their dignity. She brings an androginy to these figures which remind us of The Scream by Munch. This is where the intelligent color schemes come into play, to generate an emotionnal response in the viewer. Pain, reflexion, love, affection, these are the emotions these women dream of with their sublime body language.
One can't help but reminisce about the roaring 20s seeing these elongated bodies so pensive yet sensual; giving themselves entirely to the viewer. Don't get me wrong, the women, bearing an uncanny resemblance to each other do not give themselves easily. They deliver a part of their inner being like the poet, her soul to be captured by the ear where her poem falls. It is genuine, it is true, this act of pure expression which is selfless in nature. Many of these women are shielding themselves with their arms perhaps because being nude make them vulnerable to the viewer. They do so with utter sensuality. Fournier is giving us a taste of her own introspections which explains why the body language has to evoke some mystery. This to me is the expression of a strong female who understands the sacrifices a woman has to make in order for her voice to be heard. She could be a mother, a sister, a mistress, a lesbian, an artist and there is just no way you will remain indifferent.
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Wow! I have to say, that the first picture kept me standing with an open mouth for a while. The geometry of the pose is wonderful the picture is touching me with it's beautiful line guidance (hope it's the right word). That's a piece of art I'd actually would buy, if I had the money.
Thanks for sharing! Kindlybowing
It is always the right word when it comes from the heart.
So unique!
I absolutely love this post. So cool that you are working on this project in collaboration with Grace Fournier for eventual release on DTube. I absolutely think it is important to explore why, exactly, western society has such a problem with the naked human body. I 100% support this project.
I love the paintings! I totally agree with your commentary, and I think your knowledge of subject and artist gives so much authenticity to your words. It is rare that the art reviewer actually has first hand insight into the artist's mind. The first two compositions are so strong structurally with the architectural lines in the background and then the dripping forms of the next three take it in a completely different direction - and I love all of it!
I am so excited to see more of this!
Much love - Carl
I am at a loss for words for how grateful I am for your support. Feminism can mean a great deal of things to a vast amount of people. That being said, I hope that we can be flexible in that we can take our time figuring out what it means to us and nudism comes as a way to simplify things. To be instead of do...
amen
oh. la vida de una manera u otra manera me ha llevado al feminismo, entrar en tu publicación es una prueba de ello. esas ilustraciones son geniales, se quedaran en mi memoria y ustedes muy hermosas, ademas que la manera en la que escribes es bella, casi me hace llorar. Desde Venezuela estoy trabajando con el feminismo, te seguiré y estaré leyendo y esperando noticias sobre el lanzamiento de su proyecto en junio :), GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TAN BONITO CONTENIDO
What a beautiful testimony. As artists, it is a blessing when we can inspire each other and unite in the face of a society which has stopped caring a long time ago it seems. Our solidarity is all we have. Keep fighting the good fight my friend!
Sii, gracias, el arte es poder para transformar y hacer amigos por el mundo!
I love how these works just make me WONDER in the deepest way. As if I start by guessing the character and life of the woman on the painting, and end up discovering my own self. It is a very scary yet important experience. Thank you for sharing this! I am sending lots of love in your way!!
Art can do so many things. Getting you in touch with a part of yourself you didn’t know was there being among the most essential.
Wow. When i look your post,i want can make a painting. Your picture very amazing
You have to try painting, you can accomplish any goal you set your mind on!
Yeah your right,sometime i dont believe what i can do,
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Wow Such amazing Art,Keep sharing God Bless you
Thank you!
oh my god. What a art it is! Really amazing. I am feeling pleasure.
I am sure Grace will be proud when she reads this comment. Our senses are meant to be celebrated with every breath we take.
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First of all I've got to say that I'm really surprised and delighted by the art. I'm truly speechless. I love the way it plays with the colors, shades and details. I really love it and I can't find proper words to express how magnificent it is.
That is very sweet of you, I will pass it along to Grace!
Wow this is unbelievable. Nice one. I do admire your artwork and now am much inspired to take up the challenge to learn
My friend’s artwork actually, thanks!
Truly gorgeous work! Looking forward to your project together! :)
Thank you for your encouragements, they mean a great deal!
oh how good is your work, very good paintings I like feminism feels completely and expressionism is bold I congratulate you follow me I am also an artist take a look at my work
hello what a wonderful job I hope to continue seeing more this great the colors very good proposal, I will follow you to continue observing your work. follow me please
Really good. I love the blending of colors. I really love it. There are a lot of artist here. Steemit community help the artist.
Tell her my warmest regards.
Following you to see more art works.
Thanks, I followed you too! Her blending technique is on point neh?
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