Sr 2, Blog entry 7:
(Apologies for the lateness in updating this blog, many entries were done first on word, and due to technical issues I have been unable to upload them.)
Ghada Amer's work deals with subjects such as gender and sexuality, and mainly looks at representation of the female nude throughout art history. Much of Amer's work is in stitch, which allows her to represent visuals which could be perceived as sexual in a more suggestive manner.
By using simple line imagery combined with seemingly erratic threads, Amer has been able to draw attention to certain areas of the composition, and leave other areas concealed. This technique of leading the viewers gaze is an interesting way of suggesting or hinting about a topic without having to be covert, in this case to ensure that the imager is to some degree censored.
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