MYTH OF WOMANHOOD 2001-2005
The title itself is a procative statement by the artist in relation to the Female versus Feminism issue, and how the use and abuse of that subject has now become a cliché. The series comprises of one photographic image which is duplicated several times to form form a stimulating kaleidoscopic final picture. The Myth of Womanhood marks Gretta's return to performance art, however in this instance the performance is only for the camera.
Dressed in dramatic outfits with a vivid colour combinations (including a leopard-skin print and a black jacket with red fake fur trim on the collar and cuffs), the artist strikes poses in front of her dressing room mirrors which are positioned to reflect her image in a multitude of angles. Other works shows her occupied with more mundane daily chores: cleaning teeth, combing hair, putting on make-up.
In Hands Together the starting point is an image of Gretta standing with her back to the mirror; her arms outspread with flowers in her hair.
Crossarms, 2002
Digital photo on archival paper
48 x 33cm
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Crossarms, 2002
Several digital photos mounted together
80 x 98cm
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Sonata in red, 2005
Digital photo on archival paper,
48 x 33cm |
Sonata in red, 2005
Several digital photos mounted together, 80 x 98cm |
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