Public Private is an art exhibition bringing together seven artists from Australia, China, Greece, Iceland and Taiwan.

The title of the exhibition “Public Private” is a connotation to feminist theories regarding the partition of the private and public spheres. The depiction of the artists’ public sphere and their private life is manifested through their artwork, ranging from mixed media to sculptures, paintings, and videos, all of which are united by a joint theme, hence, their personal expression, depiction and celebration of womanhood.

The private and public spheres demonstrate the intertwining of ideologies narrated through the artwork. Thus, how women adhere to the roles they are assigned in society, regardless of their cultural, ethnic or national background, in particular, their role as a force of reproduction. In addition, their individual and personal experiences culminate in their distinctive interpretation of womanhood commonly through the biotic depiction of the human body. The artists mirror the concept of private/public through social constructivism, social obedience and abatement of gender roles, conversely, they contest them with their socially constructed in vivo experiences demonstrating their individuality.

The works on display challenge societal norms and expectations surrounding women and their bodies, providing a raw and honest representation of the artists’ experiences. The exhibition aims to provide visitors with an inclusive and diverse experience, allowing them to connect with the artists' perspectives and gain insight into their existential experiences as women.

Curators: Aðalheiður Kristbjörg Jensdóttir, Berglind Rögnvaldsdóttir, Fía Yang, Grétar Þór Sigurðsson and Veronika Katri

Selected artwork
Chiao-Han Chueh
(Taiwanese artist resides in Germany)

Website: http://cchaaart.weebly.com/

Instagram: @chiaohan_studio

Orange Body in the Dry Heat Desert

90x75cm

Acrylic and oil on canvas

A Long Time Since We Had a Good Rain

90x75cm

Acrylic and oil on canvas

Thread

110x110x60cm, plus rope

Textile, rope, wire and cardboard paper

Untitled

60x40cm

Oil on canvas

Hildur Henrýsdóttir
(Icelandic artist resides in Germany)

Website: https://hildurhenrysdottir.com/

Instagram: @hildurhenrysdottir_art

Fía Yang
(Chinese artist resides in Iceland)

Website: https://fiayang.com

Instagram: @fiayangart

Under My Skin

180x150cm

Acrylic, ink, silk, wool, charcoal, oil pastel on linen

Veronika Katri
(Greek-Australian artist resides in Iceland)

Website: https://www.veronikakatri.com/

Instagram: @_veronika_k_art

Mother Earth

150x110cm

Oil, oil pastel on canvas

Wenqi Zou
(Chinese artist resides in the UK)

Website: http://wenqizou.cargo.site

Instagram: @wenqi___

Untitled

100x80cm

Oil, acrylic on canvas

Margrét Rut Eddudóttir
(Icelandic artist resides in Iceland)

Website: http://www.maggarut.com

Instagram: @maggaeddudottir

Inside Light

80x70cm

Dry pastels on paper

Pure Luck

50x50cm

Textiles and polymer clay

Þögn

50x50cm

Textiles and polymer clay

Berglind Rögnvaldsdóttir
(Icelandic artist resides in Iceland)

Website: https://www.berglindrognvalds.com/

Instagram: @berglindrognvalds

Untitled

Video

A Memory

60x80cm

Plexiglass Print

The pieces on display at the exhibition range from bold and unapologetic paintings exploring the complexities of sexuality and desire, in a way that is both liberating and empowering, to thought-provoking and poignant sculptures examining the impact of body image and beauty standards on women. Thus, prompting visitors to consider the ways in which women are pressured to conform to societal norms and expectations. There are also works that explore broader issues related to womanhood, including relationships, self-expression and motherhood. Moreover, the artists explore broader issues related to womanhood, including motherhood, relationships, and self-expression. The works of photography and the videos on display examine the convolution of motherhood and the ways in which it shapes and is shaped by femininity. Intriguing mixed media sculptures and paintings touch upon the relationships between women and the natural world, examining the ways in which women have been connected to Earth and its cycles throughout history.

Geysa 02

48x33cm

Plexiglass Print