Domestic Security In Lisa Brice's Theme Of Domestic Violence

her eyes closed submissively but made up so that she is still attractive. In her apron and monotone clothing like a cheap uniform, she loses her identity, she is ready to serve. In contrast her high heels, bare legs and short skirt suggest sexuality. So does her full lips and make-up. This immediately relates to gender issues, as an object the mother must be sexually arousing and still be able to perform household duties. This also alerts the viewer to stereotyping and voyeurism, it must also be noted because this is a South African work of art depicting a young fair haired female in a domestic outfit is ironic. Stereotypically she would be black. This again reminds us of western and male concepts of beauty and sexuality. The female subject has a blissful expression on her face as if she accepts her domesticated role in life.
Quietly nestling on her hip and not noticeable at first glance is her matching blue linoleum gun in its similar holster. This returns to Lisa Brice’s theme of domestic security. She must protects the hearth and …show more content…
The viewer is confronted by the Sex Kittens, nine of them, lined up on the walls and crawling forward. A sardonic play between form and content pulls no punches: the come-on seductiveness of the pose is completely contradicted by the messages given off by a reading of the surface imagery. The Art works all reflect her thoughts upon the matter. Brice uses a variety of materials to create her art pieces. These are laser copy, plastic, reflective vinyl, metal, wood and acrylic paint. They are layered to give a 3D and textured effect. The basic piece is cut and repeated in shape to connect the works as a series and to give continuity. I have chosen four of the art works which I feel explore these themes the