I'm very excited to be included in this exhibition. It's renewed my interest in the topic and provided the inspiration to begin this blog. There are many compelling artists in the show, and I hope to write about their work here in the future.
From the website:
February 5 – April 9, 2009
Paul Robeson Gallery, Rutgers University
Opening Reception - Thursday, February 5, 5pm – 7pm
Hysteria is an elusive, psychosomatic, even mythical disorder, impinging on our physical, cultural, and moral concerns. It is often characterized as a mercurial state of disturbance that can be manifested in both a psychological and physical sense. The word “hysteria” comes from the Greek work hystera, a term applied to disturbances of the uterus. Addressing this topic, a number of contemporary artists have dealt directly with the work of European medical professionals Sigmund Freud and Jean-Martin Charcot by creating artwork that mirrors aspects of their studies. This exhibition will explore hysteria in relation to gender construction, feminine identity and pathologization, and sheer physical form given to the condition in the imagination of artists.
Artists in this exhibition:
Cortney ANDREWS
Beth B
Zoe BELOFF
Mary BILLYOU
Tammy Rae CARLAND
Jennifer DUDLEY
Carson FOX,
Guerrilla Girls
Lynne HELLER
Ruth HUTCHINSON
Georgette MANIATIS
Jennifer MAZZA
Cindy REHM
Babs REINGOLD
Sarah SUDHOFF
Claire WATSON
Shoshanna WEINBERGER
image by Cortney Andrews, Eros & Thanatos, 2008
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