Similarities Between Buckman And Judy Chicago

A Perspective is defined by the way someone might view a subject. It is often based on the person’s values, attitudes and beliefs or what experiences they have had in their life ("perspective Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary", n.d.). -slide change- The two artists that I will be analysing, identifying their perspective, conceptual and material practices and explaining how their work has influenced my own body of work are Zoe Buckman and Judy Chicago. Buckman explores the differences and similarities of hip-hop and feminism that she grew up with, from a personal and social perspective. Whereas, Chicago, a famous and key pioneer of feminist art in the 1970s, has a strong focus on women’s history, the feminist movement and the promotion of women in art.

This is then hand embroidered, acting as a link to women’s history, onto lingerie garments of varying size, type and age, to show objectification. This is similar to Chicago, in that she shows her perspective through her media, for example, embroidery, but her concept has a stronger focus of celebrating great women in history. -slide change- My studio practice is strongly taken and inspired by Zoe Buckman’s work, ‘Every Curve’ in embroidering quotes on various undergarments. And my conceptual practice is influenced by Judy Chicago’s ‘The Dinner Party’, revealing and celebrating women’s achievements with a reference to body image and exploring women’s sexuality. My work links with the unit’s concept as I clearly give a female perspective into the objectification but also empowerment of