I have been researching topics which I find upsetting and offensive to make my work more aware and stronger of those who may be against the messages I am conveying, such as 'Gender is a Construct' and 'All Love is Legal'.
Predominantly, I have been looking at people who believe in gay conversion therapy- in particular a man called Joseph Nicolosi. Here are some notes I have taken from his website: 'For many years, Dr. Nicolosi assisted men and women –mostly, persons who are still at a crossroads about their sexual identity– to reduce their same-sex attractions and explore their heterosexual potential' ‘Last week was Prom Night and we were all just dancing in the bus, it was a party bus and it was pretty small and there were a lot of people and it was crowded and we were all just dancing and then that’s when I was dancing with Janet. We were dancing and she was getting really close and so was I, and I just felt myself getting aroused in a real physical way, and it was just like a really good feeling. It was one of those things where you don’t want it to stop. It was really good. I definitely think she noticed but she didn’t say anything. But she smiled’. http://www.josephnicolosi.com Video Interview: Quotes which stood out to me ‘resolve’ homosexuality ‘sweeps up into that identity’ ‘traumatic origins’ ‘families are to blame’ The problem is with society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnBBqYFGKB8 I also found this video very interesting hearing Stephen Fry talk about homosexuality and the Catholic church. He states that talking about it makes him nervous but that is because it matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwUvRDYubk
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The Grow Up Great stand was inspired by the stands at the Women of the World Festival that I went to in March 2017.
I was particularly inspired by the Feminist Library stand at the festival which was selling various zines, badges, leaflets on their cause and books. Each part of the quilt explores an element of my project and manifesto of ideas. I wanted to create one to expand the aesthetic of Grow Up Great. As my work is predominately about the individual and identity I have sewn together parts of my life which make up the Quilt.
The photo of me in my bed with my quilt was inspired by Tracey Emin’s photo of her in bed with Jay Jopling and her artwork ‘Hotel International’ at the Gramercy International Art Fair (1994). I did this because I have always found the piece amusing and wanted to emulate it myself. The baby grow printed with ‘Future CEO’ references the first part of my project where I explored how we label our children through the clothes we put them in and the messages that are on them. 100 Letters- references my current project of writing 100 letters to 100 people about my project. Following the crowd is boring- I tell a story of how this line made its way onto the manifesto. Be Lovely- A quote from a Caitlin Moran interview where she talked about being nice to everyone and then good things will happen to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InAhZFajyo0&t=2s&list=LLu5kHybBTss4U_MnFtBvnFw&index=19 Gender is a Construct- I used ink to put this onto a pillowcase. The pillow case packaging described it as a ‘housewife pillow’. Afire Love- is a quote from an Ed Sheeran song which I like and the lettering is made out of the fabric from a shirt my great grandad used to wear. All Love is Legal- I have written about the song which inspired me to use this line within my manifesto. I also stitched on part of my pride flag which my best friend, Bradley brought for me. Cut out hearts- made from fabric swatches of pushchairs which I was given by my supervisor at work Avocado-made from felt. I have never done anything like this before and wanted to experiment by making one. Furthermore, I thought it would be good to have some pictures instead of all text on the quilt. Avocados are one of my favourite foods to eat. EW4SCW- A little reference to my fiancé Different is good- I embroidered this onto felt and used bobbles at the bottom GUG- an abbreviation of the name ‘Grow Up Great’ The Personal is Political Badge- I brought this from ‘The Feminist Library’ stand at the Women of the World Festival in March 2017 Grow Up Great- the name of my project is at the bottom because if I have a stall for my badges I want to be able to drape the blanket over the front of the table so the name can be seen clearly. References: The image of Tracey Emin is from: https://www.artsy.net/article/editorial-tracey-emin-holding-court-from-bed (accessed: 2/10/17) |
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