Our Body of Water 2 - An Investigation into the Relationship between the Female Form and Water
Author: Elizabeth Massey
Course:
MA Choreography
Year: 2021
Keywords:
Choreography,
Female body,
Neimanis, Astrida,
Patriarchy,
Viola, Bill,
Water,
Women,
Abstract
Our Body of Water 2, is a filmic installation that investigates the relationship between the female form and water. This thesis delves into the theories that underpin this connection. Chapter 1 discusses the conception of choreography, rooted in hegemonic Western principles and my attempt to create an unorthodox response to these archetypes. Chapter 2 reflects on the patriarchal structure of society, resulting in the oppression (and dehumanisation) of women – reduced to sex objects for the pleasure of men. Chapter 3 is a discourse on watery feminist philosophies, and the thematic exploration of water by previous artists, including Astrida Neimanis and Bill Viola. Through this practice, I incorporate my personal experiences and opinions as a female within a phallocentric regime.
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2021-12-13 09:00 |
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2021 |
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https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2432 |
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Our Body of Water 2, is a filmic installation that investigates the relationship between the female form and water. This thesis delves into the theories that underpin this connection. Chapter 1 discusses the conception of choreography, rooted in hegemonic Western principles and my attempt to create an unorthodox response to these archetypes. Chapter 2 reflects on the patriarchal structure of society, resulting in the oppression (and dehumanisation) of women – reduced to sex objects for the pleasure of men. Chapter 3 is a discourse on watery feminist philosophies, and the thematic exploration of water by previous artists, including Astrida Neimanis and Bill Viola. Through this practice, I incorporate my personal experiences and opinions as a female within a phallocentric regime.
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EN |
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Choreography |
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Female body |
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Neimanis, Astrida |
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Patriarchy |
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Viola, Bill |
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Water |
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Women |
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Our Body of Water 2 - An Investigation into the Relationship between the Female Form and Water |
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MA Choreography |
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2024-05-03 01:26
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APA
Massey, Elizabeth. (2021). Our Body of Water 2 - An Investigation into the Relationship between the Female Form and Water (Masters’ theses). Retrieved https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2432