Ruby Sky Stiler's paintings showcase women in empowered roles as creators rather than passive muses, challenging traditional gender dynamics in art history. Her works, currently exhibited at Frieze LA, feature geometric and mosaic-like patterns reminiscent of agricultural landscapes. Stiler's use of bold outlines and pastel hues reaffirms contemporary definitions of female roles in art, illustrating women as both caregivers and artists. By employing a meticulous graphite transfer process linked to textile design, she elevates craft traditions historically seen as 'women's work', thus integrating a broader narrative within fine art.
Stiler positions women in the role of The Artist, portraying them with qualities of control and leisure, challenging traditional depictions as muses.
Through mosaic-like compositions, Stiler reasserts contemporary definitions of gender roles in art, emphasizing women's roles as creators and caregivers.
In her works, she turns the tables on the historically gendered dichotomy in fine art, portraying women not as subjects but as empowered creators.
By nodding to textile design and employing meticulous processes, Stiler reclaims and elevates traditionally feminized craft within the realm of fine art.
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