Jemima Wyman
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The artwork features a vibrant blue background adorned with white abstract shapes, including stars and skull-like motifs. The composition is visually striking, with the bold colors and distinctive patterns creating a dynamic and eye-catching effect. The subject matter appears to blend elements of patriotism, with the inclusion of the American flag-inspired design, and a more subversive, rebellious tone, as suggested by the skull-like symbols. The artwork's style and techniques seem to be influenced by pop art and street art, suggesting a commentary on contemporary American culture and its underlying tensions. The overall impression is one of a thought-provoking and visually engaging contemporary artistic expression. ...
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Jemima Wyman
B.1977, AustralianJemima Wyman is interested in the notion of visual resistance through camouflage, patterning and masking. The artist – a palawa woman who is a descendant of the pairrebeener people of tebrakunna and poredareme – investigates and considers camouflage, when used by marginalised groups, as a tactic and subversive political and social strategy used to gain counter-power in conflict zones. Wyman recognises the importance of opacity in a post-truth society marred by state surveillance and hyper-transparency. Not only does camouflage and masking obscure identity, but ‘communal skins’ can act as a binding agent, creating collective identities; ‘when worn, a mask may permit an individual to simultaneously transgress social boundaries while belonging to a group. In this way, identity is expressed yet anonymity is protected.’ Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...
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Commonwealth and Council
Los Angeles, Mexico CityCommonwealth and Council is a gallery in Koreatown, Los Angeles founded in 2010. Our program is rooted in our commitment to explore how a community of artists can sustain our co-existence through generosity and hospitality. Commonwealth and Council celebrates our manifold identities and experiences through the shared dialogue of art—championing practices by women, queer, POC, and our ally artists to build counter-histories that reflect our individual and collective realities. ...