By Aoi Sakamoto [12 Nanny]
Artist Commentary:
Jacqueline Roque was one of the seven women whom Pablo Picasso had a relationship with during his life. Pablo Picasso is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. However, his misogynistic treatment of women is too often separated from his artwork. Even so, his artwork reflects his view of women through the evident objectification and portrayal of the women the artwork represents. This digital artwork aims to address the issue where famous male figures are forgiven for the harm they have inflicted on women, simply as they excel in another area. Taking inspiration from Betty Tompkins’ painting series, Women Words (2013–), my artwork Jacqueline Roque is a rework of Picasso’s Nude Woman with a Necklace (1968).
Sources Used for Research:
- Lee, S. (2017). The Picasso Problem: Why We Shouldn’t Separate the Art From the Artist’s Misogyny. Retrieved 7 March 2022, from https://www.artspace.com/magazine/interviews_features/art-politics/the_picasso_problem_why_we_shouldnt_separate_the_art_from_the_artists_misogyny-55120 #WomensDay2018 | 5 SEXIST CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS APPRECIATED BY MANY. (2018).
- Retrieved 7 March 2022, from https://zoomoncontemporaryart.com/2018/03/10/womensday2018-5-sexist-contemporary-artworks-appreciated-by-many/ Nude Woman with Necklace 1968. (2013).
- Retrieved 7 March 2022, from https://likeandmention.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/nude-woman-with-necklace-1968/ Pablo Picasso – Wikipedia. (2022). Retrieved 7 March 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso