Scarlett Yang Explores Women's Roles and Pressures in Chinese Society Through Art
By
Garrick Webster
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
Illustrator Scarlett Yang critiques the societal roles and pressures on women in Chinese society through her creative project, including an award-winning illustration and tarot-like cards exploring seven dimensions of women's experiences. The project highlights themes like wisdom, beauty, love, career, family, fertility, and sexuality, aiming to examine the pressures Chinese women face to constantly improve themselves.
Key quotes
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"The New Goddess" illustration and tarot-like cards explore seven dimensions of women's experiences in China.
"The roles women must play in society and the social pressures on them are under scrutiny in an incredibly rich and multi-layered creative project."
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