Feminism in Visual Culture

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Moloko

Roxxann Murphy

This image was inspired by the white mannequins on display in the Korova Milk Bar from Stanley Kubrick’s film A Clockwork Orange.  Of all the striking imagery in the film these mannequins always seemed the most perfect representation of what violent Alex thought of humanity in general and women in particular. They were naked, posed, completely vulnerable objects on display for him.  A place to get milk and rest his filthy boots. Even though those statues were meant to degrade, they are still undeniably powerful.  Creating them in all milky white is another attempt at objectification.  The solid color tries to render them faceless and nameless, as all the same: homogenized.  I decided to add colors and decoration that might hint at their true inherent power.  I imagined this woman as big as a galaxy.  Nurseries of stars swirling in her hair.  So large and powerful Alex’s boots meant nothing. 

Expressions of [Strength]

Kerry Azzarello

There are many ways to express strength. Here are four.

Still Under Cover

Jill Coleman

No statement

Hermes Gun Belt

Jared Kinley

This images is a mix of fashion and popular cinema lifestyle in the midwest. With the sleek belt by fashion designer Hermes and Strong look of the cowboy holster and revolver. A juxtaposed image of sorts. This images was shot on a 1970s medium format film camera, drum scanned, and printed all locally here in Oklahoma City.

Should’ve Been A Cowgirl

Clayton Beavers

What if the Marlboro Man had been a woman? That's what Ann wondered when she posed in front of this aging billboard.Would there be the same iconic impact? Would this pop hero be even more legendary?She "Should've Been A Cowgirl", and she could've been The Marlboro Ann.

Perfectionism

Briona Lawton

The beauty of self-destruction. Pieces from McCall's Magazine, 1945 Issue