HANNAH
GHAFARY
Upcoming Exhibition:
"Pivotal"
One of my newest paintings will be a part of an upcoming juried exhibition, "Pivotal", hosted by the National Women's Caucus for Art DC Chapter. "Pivotal" is a collection of works that reacts to social and political injustice and activism. The exhibition will be on display from November 13th - January 3rd at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, Maryland.
About the Artist.
My studio practice involves re-contextualizing female figures from the artworks of celebrated Renaissance masters such as Botticelli and Titian. By placing these images into a contemporary visual space, my artwork promotes a dialogue around how every day images of women are steeped in misogynistic ideals. My canvas has become a safe space for me to examine the expectations we place upon women, from how they look to how they behave. I explore these ideas through the lens of consumerism, art, culture, and media. It is my hope that the work I create as an artist can allow women to feel more seen and heard.
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