Reconstructing textiles for memory, identity and transgender narratives in contemporary art


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https://doi.org/10.26809/joa.2828

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Memory, Contemporary Art, textile Gender, Identıty

Abstract

This article examines the role of textile materials in the representation of identity, the body, and collective memory within contemporary art. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Judith Butler, Rozsika Parker, and Bracha L. Ettinger, the study analyzes how techniques such as fabric, thread, and weaving contribute to the formation of artistic narratives that transcend traditional gender roles. The textile practices of both female and male artists are comparatively evaluated, with particular attention to the interdisciplinary and expressive possibilities that textile offers. This study aims to shed light on the transformation of textile from craft to art, providing examples from both Turkey and the international context.

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Serpil Kapar, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University / Türkiye

Doç. Dr.

ÇANAKKALE ONSEKİZ MART ÜNİVERSİTESİ/EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ/GÜZEL SANATLAR EĞİTİMİ BÖLÜMÜ/RESİM-İŞ EĞİTİMİ ANABİLİM DALI

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Published

2025-05-29

How to Cite

Kapar, S. (2025). Reconstructing textiles for memory, identity and transgender narratives in contemporary art. JOURNAL OF AWARENESS, 10(1), e2828. https://doi.org/10.26809/joa.2828

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