The (De)evolution of Karen

The (De)evolution of Karen

Details

Call Type Competition
Call Eligibility National
Entry Dates 3/24/23, 12:23 PM - 5/17/23, 12:23 PM 317 Days Left
Entry Fee? Yes (28)
The (De)evolution of Karen
4125328969

5417 Butler Street
Pittsburgh 15201 United States

Description

The De(evolution) of Karen seeks to examine the fundamental question who is Karen? Loved, feared, and misunderstood in the public context, the ubiquitous Karen can be any woman, and every woman. How did Karen get here and what forces led her to a place of special privilege? (Or not?) Taking life (and the manager) by the balls, is Karen really a feminist icon in disguise, or, is she just a self entitled "bitch" that society heaps their spite on? By using terms like "bitch", "demanding", or "Karen", who or what are we really labelling, and how does it affect the treatment of women as a whole? Is this racist and how do we confront these challenges? Are we all just as entitled to her as she feels entitled to take the special attention that she feels she deserves? There are also the Karen's whose lives and names are now impacted by this moniker. Well-intentioned, women with emotions, empathy, and reason, The De(evolution) of Karen also seeks to place value on the women often overlooked or devalued due to her age, stereotyping, tropes, or otherwise.

We are seeking artwork from any medium that create a narrative of the "Karen women's experience" including Student, Emerging, Mid-Career, and/or Professional Artists. Sculptural and 3D works are also welcomed to apply. Works can be edgy, political, kitschy, statement pieces, or humble works of art that explore the process of the aging artist. This show is non-exclusive to any gender.


Posted on: 3/24/23, 4:24 PM