Ceramics: Art and Perception

Feminism, Gender Identity and Art

Identity is the way we perceive and express ourselves; often it plays a role in defining one’s distinctiveness as it questions how to relate to one’s culture. I posit that women often seek to contribute to a general identity viewpoint by offering holistic, relational and cultural perspectives, particularly from their familial environment. They expand upon notions that emphasize and distinguish elements from their everyday lives, even though traditionalist still question their ability to destabilize social norms.

I further posit that the identity of women in contemporary culture, helped by evolutionary manifestations, is considered a type of dynamic art in the ‘art world’. It promotes artistic interaction and expression by blending mirrored reflection, with contemplative, iconic and influential depictions from particular

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