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The body as an installation,
life as art
Orlan - born Mireille Suzanne Francette Port - perhaps one of the world’s most sincere, and truly vibrant, contemporary artists.
Sculpture, photography, performance, augmented reality - her involvement in art is simply limitless. Even her own body became her canvas, and 9 plastic surgeries became loud performances.
"I am afraid of racism, discrimination; I am afraid for women who break their legs and spine by wearing heels every day to conform to the stereotypes that have been imposed on them. I am afraid of women who believe that life won't be interesting if they can't start a big family. I am afraid that religion will influence us again, and will interfere with our lives."
Most recently, we attended the opening of the exhibition of this brave artist, who breaks the rules and limits (see the video). The exhibition is a kind of summing up of interim results, and it presents the most daring Orlan projects, including early provocative creations.
Some of the works are based on pieces by Picasso. Weeping women, his muses, without whom the maestro could never happen, but whom he appreciated so little.
This part of the exhibition is a kind of message from Orlan to all suffering, shadowed women.
"I invite you to stop being objects, and become real subjects," she said at the opening of the exhibition.
The artist does not judge Picasso, but admires his skill.
And we highly recommend that you visit Orlan's website, and learn more about her amazing, bold, and controversial work.