The Best Jewellery A Woman Can Wear Is Her Smile
collection of smile-devices which are forcing the wearer to smile, together with a series of photos
Hosted by Alma Teer - Rietveld AmsterdamThis project is now archived and was part of DDW22
This project is part of
Art Tech Fun Robots eGirls Manifestations
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Art Tech Fun Robots eGirls Manifestations
My family of ‘smile devices’ questions the influence of history, society, social media and sexuality on the social behaviour of smiling. By forcing the wearer to smile I want to create awareness about those habits of our bodies that go unnoticed in daily life.
Smiling is one of the most common social reflexes of our time, a communication tool for expressing happiness. But a complexity of emotions lies behind this friendly gesture.
By exploring femininity through form and material, I want to connect generations of women sharing the same universal experience of being perceived by the ‘male gaze’.
Reclaiming the power over our bodies, our behaviour and our sensuality without being judged.
Men passing by telling unknown women to smile.
Contributing to centuries of expectations imposed upon the female body.
These pieces tell the real stories that can be found behind a seemingly simple smile.
Finding the right balance between
Torture,
Comfort
and Beauty.
:)
By
Alma Teer - Rietveld AmsterdamHosted by
Manifestations, Art & Technology, Stichtingalmahartje@gmail.com
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About Alma Teer - Rietveld Amsterdam
My family of ‘smile devices’ questions the influence of history, society, social media and sexuality on the social behaviour of smiling. By forcing the wearer to smile I want to create awareness about those habits of our bodies that go unnoticed in daily life.
Colofon
Artist
Alma Teer