"I really wanted to look at the differences between films made by men ... when they're directed by men, it's very taboo, it's sensationalized, it's explicit and it's often violent .... (with) the films made by women, or best case, lesbian women because it's so different, it is like night and day. I'm trying to show that contrast, and that difference."
"It's my thesis work. I love art and I love film, so (for me) they often collide. I often make artwork based on movies or TV shows that I enjoy, and I came to realize very fast that there isn't great representation."
Lili Minato's exhibition "Seen To Be Used: Depicting Lesbian Invisibility & Exploitation in Film" examines disparities in lesbian representation across cinema. The thesis work compares films directed by men, which often sensationalize and exploit lesbian narratives with explicit and violent content, against films directed by women or lesbian filmmakers that treat the subject matter with authenticity and care. Minato analyzes two films: "Portrait of a Lady on Fire," directed by lesbian filmmaker Céline Sciamma, and "Benedetta," directed by Paul Verhoeven. Both films explore lesbian relationships in historical settings but differ significantly in their approach and treatment. Minato's artistic response involves painting scenes from these films using Renaissance-era glazing techniques to highlight the stark contrasts in representation and storytelling between male and female directors.
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