Vulvas in art, let's talk about it!
There is a misconception that vulvas have been obscured and oppressed until feminism came along in the 20th century and liberated them. But nothing could be further from the truth. Vulvas have been portrayed in art in celebration and in disdain, subtly and in-your-face, and on all kinds of people. Join us as we explores the ways in which vulvas have been depicted in art from all over the world, in relation to everything from sex to childbirth, religion to health. Then have a go at producing our own pieces of vulva art.
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For the first half hour, VM Ops Manager Katja will introduce you to aesthetics and representation in the depiction of vulvas throughout art history.
After the talk, Gemma from @wildwaterartstore will lead you in an embossing workshop, inspired by vulvas in Art. Over the hour, we'll first experiment with a variety of embossing techniques and tools on aluminium foil, then you'll design a unique image and finally emboss a vulva. The workshop is suitable for beginners and beyond. All materials provided.
Gemma is an art teacher and self taught printmaker. Her work centres around Queer spaces, bookshops, mental health and slowing down. She runs regular arts workshops with St. Margaret's House in Bethnal Green and has facilitated sessions for both corporate and charity groups including Queer Britain, The Barbican, Anthropologie, NHS, The Faith & Belief Forum and LGBT Switchboard.
📅 29th March
⏰ 3pm - 5pm
💸 £15 (limited free slots available on request)
📍 Vagina Museum