Introduction of Project
Theme: Feminism
For the exploration of the five stimuli, I chose Tender Buttons and Christine Godden for a deeper understanding and exploration. Tender Buttons was created by American Novelist Stein in 1914. It was the first half of the 20th century. The American literary artists who had just experienced civil war and World War 1 were in a state of confusion, and in the background of this era, Stein's novel creation breaks the cultural stalemate of the times and is honored as the spiritual master of the times. In Tender Buttons work, she has focused on the use of color nouns, punctuation, rhythm and repetition. The simple and novel approach truly reflects the essence of history and life. For Godden's creation, the author mainly shot 44 pictures to express the details of the domestic environment and experience of young families in the American West. For that time, Godden was a student and interested in feminist networks. She advocates for women organisation. Based on the above research, I found that the main information is a description of women and a manifestation of women's social status. Therefore, combined with real life and the social status and situation of some women today, I decided to focus on 'Feminism'. Creation of my work.
For the whole creative concept, I have divided it into two different directions to interpret. On the one hand, it shows the pressure of women in the real society, and some neglect of the female group in society. I want to use this point of view to explain that the society needs to strengthen women. Focus, not to say that women must dominate. On the other hand, from the perspective of spontaneity, women need to spontaneously liberate their own ideas, bravely show their own, let the spirit become free, and the body is not restricted. I think this is a more important and urgent thing than the social environment. Throughout the series, I boldly tried a variety of colors. It doesn't seem like a serious theme like feminism. I want to make the work more acceptable and relaxed through the attraction of color, instead of giving The audience has a psychological burden of oppression.
Finally, I would like to thank my teachers and classmates who watched my work and gave me advice.
Author： Yiran Li
