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All about women in the art world; famous female artists and subjects, and artwork with a feminist perspective.
Does spraying glitter on clothing cause the cloth to become stiff?
In this article, we'll be exploring the question of whether or not spraying glitter craft on clothing causes the cloth to become stiff. Many people believe that the two are linked, but is there any truth to this? Let's take a closer look.
By Glitter Fuel5 years ago in Viva
Is glitter safe for toddler crafts?
You're probably familiar with the question, "is it safe to eat?" but what about when it comes to crafting with your toddler? Is glitter safe? What about those little beads that seem to be everywhere? In this article we'll take a look at the most common crafting materials and whether or not they are safe for your little one.
By Glitter Fuel5 years ago in Viva
What glitter company is used most by crafters such as tumbler/resin crafters?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as each crafter has their own personal preferences when it comes to glitter. However, a few of the more popular best glitter craft brands among crafters include Glitter Fuel Shop LLC, Diamond FX, Ben Nye, and Global Colors.
By Glitter Fuel5 years ago in Viva
Not only our Community Hero!
Driving into Bear River, coming down the hills, there is a natural beauty, and an air of something beautiful! Getting out of your Vehichle, it becomes even more evident that in this place You’re greeted in a unique manner, and with a most wonderful aroma!
By Brian Hurlburt5 years ago in Viva
Reading Romance Is Self-Care
I'm at a point in my life now where I want to believe in happiness again. There were a long few years where all that seemed to show upon my horizon was bleak, enduring toil and that eroded my mental health like waves upon the beach shore. But I'm older now, and though in a material sense things still seem stretched thin, my mind is starting to fight back for pieces of happiness. In fact, I'll selfishly and boldly proclaim that I want more than just pieces- I want the whole cake dish of happiness and I'm tired of settling for less. One of the ways I'm doing this is by renewing my relationship with reading again. And the number one genre that's helping me get back into that excited, voracious headspace for new literature?
By Delise Fantome5 years ago in Viva
Picasso - An Artistic Genius or a Bullying, Misogynistic Womaniser?. Top Story - January 2022.
Pablo Picasso was inarguably the most prolific painter of the 20th century. A pioneer of the avant-garde movement and whose artistic genius is unparalleled. But do you know that his tumultuous relationships were expressed in his art pieces in the form of misogyny, prejudice, and male chauvinism?
By Kamna Kirti5 years ago in Viva
Smashing Patriarchy — One Painting at a Time
Two women are pressing a man down on a bed. One puts her fist against his right temple while the other grips his torso. Although the man tries to push the woman in the blue gown, away from his right hand, he can not defeat the combined strength of both the women. The woman in the yellow gown cuts his throat through a golden sword with no repentance on her face. The blood spurts through the bedsheet and the victim's eyes are wide open.
By Kamna Kirti5 years ago in Viva
The Naked Canvas
I’ve been feeling inspired to write about my experiences as a body art model over the last few years, which is something I feel really allows me to shine completely and I feel has let me break emotional and physical boundaries. On the first day I modelled, I was really aware of walking out of my comfort zone as I strode along the catwalk at the end of the show, and it was an experience I had never in my whole life had believed I could ever be allowed to feel. That first night, nearly three years ago, it was my birthday – January 12th, 2019. I will be turning 40 soon, as the year changes and the weeks start to roll, and I can say with full conviction that having had the opportunity to model for artist Robyn Jean on that first occasion, being painted as the Celtic Goddess Arianrhod, the Lady of the Silver Wheel, was one of the most healing as well as fascinating experiences of my life.
By Sandra Tena5 years ago in Viva
Pro-femininity Feminism in Art
To prove that women have the same worthiness as men, assimilation has frequently been the easiest course of action in the fight for feminism. This is why we now have things like pantsuits — due to the argument that women can be just like men. Some of the achievements that hae come out of this have been quite beneficial and/or necessary for progress, but unfortunately it has also led to a frequently subconscious, popular belief that masculine traits are the ideal. In the process of proving women have the same abilities as men, "feminine" remained what-not-to-be. Most problematically, femininity is often acknowledged as weak while masculinity is strong; the word "feminine" is still treated as an insult. This collection of artworks I've virtually curated has two main goals regarding femininity from a feminist, pro-femininity perspective: to acknowledge femininity as equal to masculinity, and to develop an understanding of femininity as a set of qualities nonsynonymous with the female gender. Visual feminine traits I will focus on include the color pink, light palettes, flower symbolism, decoration, and a less nameable yet very identifiable sense of elegance.
By Lili Price5 years ago in Viva
