National Women's History Month Write Off
Feb 28 '08 (Updated Apr 01 '08)
The Bottom Line The contributions of women in art have been consistently overlooked and undervalued. This month is a time to discover and celebrate.
“Women’s Art: Women’s Vision” is the theme designated for the 2008 National Women’s History Month. I want to honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women’s lives in a way that makes sense to me. I’m hosting a write off on Women’s Art with the hopes that this introduces each of us to a new artist.
Art? There are so many forms. Select an artist, review a book about the artist or review an exhibit if possible. Review a CD or musical composition by the composer or the performer. Art, for this review, can take so many forms including painting, tapestry, weaving, basketry, photography, dance, music, director, actress, sculpture, glass, stained glass, illustrator, performance art, stand-up comic, author, poet, essayist, quilting, landscape design, Ikebana, flower arranging—you’ve got the idea. Art is such a powerful form of expression and I’m excited that this year’s theme recognizes the artistic contributions of women.
The National Women’s History Month provides stories of several amazing women’s accomplishments. I know that many wonderful books can be found to introduce us to the artists, their art forms, and their lives.
While most of us have a favorite form of art (beyond writing), how well do we know the artists? I’m inviting you to take a little time this month to learn about an artist and to review her work. Not only will you discover and hopefully celebrate a women’s art form, but you will introduce it to all of us who read your review.
NWHM organizers remind us that discovering and celebrating these various forms will help expand our perceptions of ourselves and each other. They have selected this month to honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women’s lives through art.
I’m inviting you to contribute. The rules are simple.
If you can review an exhibit or a performance, video or movie, dance or opera, if it’s in the database, review it but the object of the review should focus on the contributions of the female artist, the director, conductor, performer, playwright, singer, or dancer.
If you find a book that features the artist’s work or that tells about her life (biography or autobiography) review it. Don’t forget some of the amazing female artists and illustrators of children’s books. Review the book, but highlight the illustrator. You all know how to do this.
If you find some other creative option that is available in the database that highlights the female artist, review it.
As always:
Once reviewed, send me a link to your review so I can include it on the hopefully lengthy list or leave a link in the comments. (pestyside@gmail.com)
Mention this write-off in your review
Naturally everyone’s invited to contribute as many times as you want.
If you have artistic friends, invite them to Epinions so they can participate. National Women's History Month is March (every year) and this ends March 31.
For stories on the 2008 honorees, visit www.nwhp.org/whm/honorees.php. This is only a teeny list of potential artists.
CONTRIBUTIONS!!
Bessie Smith The Blues: Bessie Smith by Bessie Smith, contributed by sj1and0. Thanks Stephanie!
Tina Fey Thirty Rock contributed by bigjack. This woman's someone to watch!
Idaz Greenberg Idaz Greenberg - Guide to Corals and Fishes of Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean contributed by popsrocks. Intriguing contribution, thanks Phil.
In Her Hands Craftswomen Changing the World by me.
Carole King Natural Woman: The Ode Collection (1968-76) also by me.
Clara Schumann Clara Schumann: Piano Music/Yoshiko Iwai by Victoria. Awesome selection
Alison Bechdel Alison Bechdel - Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Laura This works! Thanks.
Marziyeh Meshkini Marziyeh Meshkini, Day I Became a Woman, contributed by lindeisha. Inspirational and brave director, thanks for your contribution.
Rosemary Wells Rosemary Wells and Eric Knight's Lassie Come Home contributed by befus. Thanks for remembering children's authors.
The following were contributed by Stephen Murray
Dorothy West, The Richer, The Poorer: Stories, Sketches, and Reminiscences. Thanks for the first entry!
Gioconda Belli The Country Under My Skin: A Memoir of Love and War
Mary Lee Settle Turkish Reflections: A Biography of a Place
Collé Gallo Ardo Sy Moolaade
Aleska Palladino Manny & Lo
Elizabeth Partridge and Dorothea Lange Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange
Mary Lee Settle Blood Ties. Thanks for all of your contributions!
The following were contributed by jankp
Jessica Yu Jessica Yu's Protagonist. What an interesting documentary.
Judy Garland Judy Garland Goes "Live" At The Cocoanut Grove In LA
Sara James & Ginger Mauney Sara James and Ginger Mauney - The Best of Friends: Two Women, Two Continents, and One Enduring Friendship. Thanks for your contributions Jan.
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