Renee Lane Women are constantly faced with issues involving gender inequality in many different circumstances. Whether it is sexual assault, inequality of pay in jobs and careers, or even the pressure to be the ideal “perfect” woman, I explore the complexities of these controversial issues in my body of work. Femininity has always been a fascination of mine and is a recurring theme within my pieces, not only because I’m a woman myself, but also because the people I take inspiration from are all odds-defying women as well.
My primary medium is colored pencil and graphite, and I focus on photo-realism. I use photo-realism to convey that the issues women are faced with are real, and happen on a frequent basis. Color is also a vital aspect of my work. I often use different variations of pinks and purples, both of which represent feminism as well as caring and nurturing in nature. Through my research, I hope to delve further not only into my art practice, but into my study of feminism, in hopes of revealing deeply rooted, often inadvertent prejudice. By making work that addresses these issues, I hope to inspire women to be authentically themselves, regardless of society’s prescribed standards.
Starving Artist; acrylic on wood
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