Sara Brighty
Maid of Covid VII
This figure is sculpted from knowledge and covered in hope.
She was sculpted in ‘The Time of Covid’. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started reading about female artists about 30 years ago, not long after realising that we can stand in our own light and hoped that days of misogyny were numbered.
I want to honour the tree, with its original trunk.
The sun continues to set on an unbalanced world.
The trunk continues to grow with knowledge and experience. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into ignorance. The figure is already immersed in movement, such as The Feminist Movement and its challenges.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Continuation of the movement may or may not be appreciated. It is taking a long time.
I realised that the figure would be compromised if she remained silent. So here she is trying to free herself from the patriarchy.
Hairstyle remains like original design.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the Time of Covid:
Those who own or run bookshops and libraries
Educators
Feminists
Artists for their enthusiasm and encouragement
Each of my other works and their individual statements can be viewed at www.instagram.com/sarabrightyartist