A series by Sophia Thompson
Growth
Tag: Art
“I wonder if I’d get there quicker if I was a man”: Feminism, Girl Power and Pop Music
Music is universal; it can simultaneously bring people together and tear them apart. Recently in pop music, we have seen a rising emphasis on the importance of feminism, sisterhood, and girl power.
Alchemy
The drawings came from a state of bliss and expansion, the type of clarity and creativity that would come about after orgasms.
Remix
Creative piece ‘Remix’ by Jasmine Ryan: 2020, paper, glue, and Photoshop.
Take the Cake & Secure and Snug by Stephanie Vieceli
There is a certain vulnerability that circulates women-based needs and gratification, specifically the independence and initiative needed to meet those needs.
No Such Thing As Too Many Boobs: A Feminist Review of “Matisse & Picasso” at the NGA
On one hand, the overuse of the female body as an object of spectacle objectifies, sexualises, and reinforces dangerous notions of female passivity. On the other, the raw, undeniable beauty of the female form ought to be celebrated, and makes for some breathtaking art. Is it, then, simply too lovely to censor?
We Need Moore: An Interview with Mimir Art
If you’ve caught sight of a cool gal rocking Frida Kahlo earrings or celebrating Australian wildlife on her lobes around the capital, you’ve no doubt witnessed the wonderful, wearable art of Mimir Soboslay Moore – founder, artist and brains behind Mimir Art. Armed with a passion for art, ethics, and environmentally friendly fashion, she’s truly a force to be reckoned with. We at Bossy sought to jump onto her positive wavelength with a look into the ways and workings of this local artistic wunderkind.
“This Is So Good You Wouldn’t Know It Was Done by a Woman”
“The names Gentileschi, Nelli, Hoch, Schendel, Hanworth and Frankenthaler remain unfamiliar to most — and googling ‘women artists in history’ presents results almost entirely about ‘the one’s history forgot’.”
“George, Gigi, and a Lady walk into a bar …”
A review of The Lady and the Unicorn.
A View to a Skill
“Ever discovered, months into knowing someone, that they have an incredible and oddly-specific interest? Ever wished you were that elusive and impressive person, but struggled to know where to start?”