FLOWERS OF LIFE
THE VAGINA AS THE MUSE
Gustave Courbet, L’origine du monde (Origin of the world), 1866
We commissioned a group of 13 international artists to produce a collection of interpretations of the vagina. Each approached the assignment through a distinct artistic language and medium. By bringing these different visions together, we sought to create a multifaceted portrait of a subject that has long been shaped by cultural assumptions, inherited beliefs and deeply rooted taboos.
The image of a vagina is mostly non-existent in the art world. It’s often seen as too taboo rather than the powerful muse that she is. Yet how can something so exquisite, human and vital not inspire great works of art?
Participating Artists
Loutje Hoekstra (Netherlands)
Philippe Stella (Belgium)
Angu Walters (Cameroon)
Polly Verity (U.K.)
Alice Walton (U.K.)
Sam Chirnside (Australia)
Tatianna Filidonos (Canada)
Michael Hutter (Germany)
Director Jacq (Unknown)
Shannon Rankin (USA)
Wang Ge (Hawaii)
Marisa Papen (Hawaii)
Michael Chichi (Hawaii)
Mediums
oil painting, watercolor, origami, digital art, vellum collage, porcelain sculpture, ink, photography, embroidery and sand painting.
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