SGW Feminist Art Exhibit

I don’t know about you, but these past few weeks have been completely exhausting. From the chaotic presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Nicki Minaj having her first child (I am totally kidding with that last one… I didn’t even know she was pregnant), there has been no time to relax. Pre COVID era, I would spend my weekends at various art museums and art galleries in an effort to relieve some stress. Nowadays, that isn’t so possible anymore. Most museums and galleries closed temporarily due to COVID-19; however, many never reopened because they suffered immense financial losses. Those popular enough, such as Storm King, the outdoor art center in Orange County NY, we’re able to survive the shutdown because they, fortunately, had the funds to do so. Although some of you may have been able to acquire tickets/access to the art museums, galleries, and exhibits that have reopened, many cannot gain access to these beloved locations because everyone is trying to get in at once, especially while the weather is still tolerable. The indoor museums, such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, require you to get tickets in advance in order to gain access to the museum. Sounds simple right? Wrong. The tickets that these popular museums are selling, sell out within minutes of restocking. It’s a whole big process just to go see some art that results in added stress when all you wanted to do was to relieve your stress. Don’t fret because Sassy Girl Weekly has a solution! SGW is bringing the art to you! Welcome to the Sassy Girl Weekly Feminist Art Exhibit. We’re so glad you’ve made it! Below, you will find some of the best feminist artists alongside some of the best feminist artwork. Enjoy! 

Georgia O’Keeffe: She is considered the foremother of feminist artwork. O’Keeffe worked in a field dominated by male artists; however, she rose to the top quickly and experienced great success. She developed a distinct style of artwork that typically featured abstract floral visuals. The art shown here is called “Red Canna” (1924). 

Susan Bee: She became educated in feminism when she attended Barnard College in NYC. She quickly noticed how there were almost no female art teachers there. She looked outside of her college for female artist role models, having no idea she would be one herself in later years. Her art focuses on gender roles in society as well as the portrayal of women in this culture. The art shown here is called “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Pig” (1983). 

Siona Benjamin: She takes women from the Bible and brings them to life to combat wars and violence that our nation experiences every single day. Her work emphasizes women’s issues and causes the viewer to question a woman’s identity. She promotes the acceptance of diversity through intricate artwork. The art shown here is called “Finding Home #89 Vashti” (2006). 

Yun Bai: While her appearance is unknown to the public, her message is very bold. Yun Bai researched and participated in the adult entertainment industry while in college. She wanted to explore who the women were that participated in this industry by becoming one of them. Yun Bai, who is also known as Yunny Bunny, knew the different perspectives society held regarding the adult entertainment industry; she along with many other women were viewed as either mothers, teachers, and students or as sex objects, outcasts, and drug addicts. She decided that she and all women were flowers. Yun Bai uses explicit images to form the flowers as a form of women empowerment. The art shown here is called “P*ssy Joy Garden”. 

The SGW Feminist Art Exhibit will have new additions in the future. Thank you all for coming and we hope you decompressed as you enjoyed some artwork!