TAPESTRY OF ADORNMENT: A NARRATIVE OF WOMEN WITH PIERCING’S IDENTITY THROUGH PAINTING

• Main Author: Maraya, Ariadne
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/83885
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Rigid gender social constructs and patriarchal norms have limited individual selfexpression, particularly in conservative environments. Gender dynamics, as an evolving social construct, open up space for a more inclusive understanding of identity and self-expression. Through painting, the artist seeks to narrate marginalized perspectives by addressing the negative stigma surrounding body piercings in women. The series, "Tapestry of Adornment”, serves as a visual resistance against traditional norms of beauty and identity. The close-up technique highlighting detailed body piercings weaves a narrative of women reclaiming bodily autonomy and celebrating freedom of expression. Grounded in theories of representational art, the concept of Painting on Ready-Made Objects, and feminist studies on gender stereotypes, the artwork employs brocade—a fabric closely associated with women’s clothing—as a ready-made object. This reveals how the materiality of everyday objects can be reinterpreted, creating powerful symbolism related to feminine identity. Referencing artists like Illaria Margutti, Dianna Molzan, and Sigmar Polke, and utilizing representational realism, the series becomes a strong visual statement about the courage to be oneself. The interplay between piercings and female subjects in this work delves into how one's appearance influences human feelings and perceptions. Moreover, the discourse on feminism and the representation of pierced women through painting contributes significantly to the art discourse, fostering a more critical understanding of female body representation in art