"Women almost never become art monsters because art monsters only concern themselves with art, never mundane things," Offill's narrator reflects, underscoring the societal expectations surrounding women's roles.
"Given the response, I guess we did," said Lauren Elkin, encapsulating how Offill's term resonated deeply within the feminist movement, inviting a re-examination of women's creativity.
Dederer articulates a poignant dilemma: the notion that to embrace one's artistic genius might necessitate a rejection of nurturing roles, highlighting a conflict many women artists grapple with.
Paskin's commentary reflects a cultural shift: the reclamation of the 'self-involved artist' from villainy to aspiration, encouraging women to embrace the complexities of their artistic identities.
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