Transparent Veils: Glass and the Politics of Visibility
Dates:September 21, 2024
Guest:Yvette Yujie Yang
This UnderlineArtTalk featured London-based glass artist Yvette Yujie Yang, offering an in-depth exploration of glass art's historical development and contemporary practice. By combining historical analysis with personal artistic practice, the presentation revealed the rich possibilities and social value of glass art within contemporary contexts.
During the lecture, the artist first examined glass's evolution from ancient luxury goods to modern artistic medium, revealing the underlying power structures and social significance. She then analyzed how the 20th-century Studio Glass Movement redefined artistic boundaries and challenged traditional art hierarchies. Finally, she focused on female glass artists' creative practices and the challenges they face.
At the end, Yang shared her representative work "Fragments," which employs glass etching techniques to explore the disconnection between humanity and nature in the post-industrial era through fragile materials. This work embodies the artistic philosophy of using "feminized" media to carry grand narratives.
The lecture emphasized the importance of redefining "high art," calling for the dismantling of gender stereotypes and advocating for the visibility and voice of female artists.
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