The early 170s produced a medical training tool that today seems unusual macabre and disturbing: the anatomical Venus. A wax model with real human hair and pearls around her neck, the figure behind the figure seemed incredibly realistic, although the withdrawal of the plate on the abdomen or chest revealed a series of internal organs and systems.
When Ian Shank writesModern viewers see the anatomical Venus as a discordant given the tension between the idealized beauty of the figure – and its inherent sensuality – and his function as an educational model.
Jessica Stoller Takes this dissonance as a starting point in ‘Red Zien’, a floor -based sculpture of more than 150 individual ceramic objects. On top of the square tableaux are oversized white orbs that overshadow the spotted pink base. Freagmented body parts, sea shells, leaves, a curved jasher, snakes, earthenware fragments and more spread.
Thinking about the constant push to strip protection for physical autonomy in the US, separates “red” seeing “the female shape in distinctive parts and places them at the lowest possible position. While the oppressive pearls loom over the rest of the components, the nerve -racking work immediately challenges that are entitled to self -determination and control over their bodies.
The grotesque and disturbing play an important role during the practice of Stoller, because she often absorbs human anatomy with porcelain and ceramic traditions. “Untitled (close -up #3)”, for example has delicate pink and purple blossoms that frame what a series of large, purple bruises seems to be.
Similarly, “Untitled (Sugar Still Life)” includes a sweet spread that extends over an extensive display. Hidden in apparent saccharin work, however, are unsavory elements such as a skeleton hand that extends from piped ribbons and medical aids that are inserted in various clothing.
Rebelping against patriarchal priorities, constantly confronts romanticized notions of the body through surrealistic, even monstrous compositions. Instead, her works are daring and unabashed as they investigate the female figure, eradicate stereotypes and historical injustices, emphasizing the potential of the inappropriate.
Many of the works shown here can be seen in New York for Solo Show from Stoller Splitwhich will continue until April 5 P · P · O · W. Find more of the artist on Instagram.
