Wow, I really like Lassnig's work, especially Illusion of the Missed Motherhood. I've never given birth before, but I can imagine one can feel quite monstrous and insecure in their body with all the strange changes happening, and the way society acts like these very natural changes are so disgusting and inconceivable. At the same time, though, society tells women it is their purpose to reproduce and they should feel proud to do so -- that they're doing well by the human race. Very mixed messaging, which I think is perfectly represented by the image of a monstrous figure having an almost angelic aura. She's virtuous for giving men what they want, but monstrous for the transformation she must undergo to do so. Thanks for the introduction.
Wow, I really like Lassnig's work, especially Illusion of the Missed Motherhood. I've never given birth before, but I can imagine one can feel quite monstrous and insecure in their body with all the strange changes happening, and the way society acts like these very natural changes are so disgusting and inconceivable. At the same time, though, society tells women it is their purpose to reproduce and they should feel proud to do so -- that they're doing well by the human race. Very mixed messaging, which I think is perfectly represented by the image of a monstrous figure having an almost angelic aura. She's virtuous for giving men what they want, but monstrous for the transformation she must undergo to do so. Thanks for the introduction.