Women’s rights in spotlight in art exhibition
The notion of women’s rights and freedom is the subject matter of the “Venus & Vases” exhibition, which is running at the N. ATTA Gallery until April 18.
The Goddess Venus has long been associated with love, beauty, perfection and female quality in Greek and Roman cultures. The astronomical symbol of Venus is the biological symbol of the female sex. Therefore, Venus has become representative of women and femininity in the 20th century.
However, in the modern day, women are said to have come from the planet Venus itself, according to the popular 1992 book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, written by relationship counsellor John Gray.
Meanwhile, the vase is a well-known maternal symbol, among other things.
The vase, which contains flowers, is also used as a metaphor for women and the term of a “blemished” woman is often used to refer to a “cracked” vase, meaning that she is no longer desirable and valuable.
The exhibition is a conversation about women, the expectations and limitations placed on them, as well as how they try to break away and find their own voices in today’s society.
The conversation is presented through artworks in various forms and media by seven female artists from different disciplines and cultures. They include Eddy Carroll from Australia; Floor Mommersteeg from the Netherlands; Kara Inez from Malaysia; Yuki Sumiya from Japan; and Maliwan Saihong, Pokchat Worasub and Imhathai Suwatthanasilp from Thailand. N. ATTA Gallery is located at OP Garden on Charoen Krung 36 and is open from Tuesdays until Saturdays 1-7.30pm.
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