The Premises Gallery
Johannesburg
Braamfontein Theatre Precinct, Johannesburg Civic Theatre complex
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Robyn Magowan
dal 14/6/2007 al 22/6/2007

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14/6/2007

Robyn Magowan

The Premises Gallery, Johannesburg

Masquerade is explained by these 20th Century commentators as a woman's performance of herself to fulfill a man's expectations and a psychological defense against punishment she might receive for not doing so.


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Robyn Magowan

Social Masquerade

Masquerade is explained by these 20th Century commentators as a woman's performance of herself to fulfill a man's expectations and a psychological defense against punishment she might receive for not doing so. The notion of social masquerade as a means of disguise, allows a battered wife to publicly perform the traditionalist fantasy of living 'happily-ever-after although in her private life, the opposite is true.

In these works, I address the failure of masquerade to avert battery in the private domain. Taking into consideration information gathered from interviews with battered women, I have explored the use of clothing, accessories, and pastimes as a means to convey what I perceive as the physical and emotional damage perpetrated by men who batter their wives. Domestic crafts are used as a fine art medium because they were historically associated with the containment and management of women. The works thus aim to express through medium and visual effect, the psychological experience and physical effect of battery on women. In this way I hope to raise awareness of the prevalence of wife battery in our society, which so often goes unreported and is shrouded in secrecy and shame for the victim.

Opening Saturday 16 June – 5-7pm

The Premises Gallery
Braamfontein Theatre Precinct, Johannesburg Civic Theatre complex - Johannesburg

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Robyn Magowan
dal 14/6/2007 al 22/6/2007

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