WHAT IS
THE FEMALE GAZE ?
In contemporary usage, the female gaze is used to refer to the perspective of the female viewer which is different from a male view of the subject. You might see a pinup style woman but she is painted from a woman’s perspective with the intention to empower the female viewer.
"This perspective, intrinsically different from the male viewpoint, empowers the female viewer, urging her to find her voice and strength. It’s a modern-day tale of metamorphosis: from pin-up models to embodiments of empowerment."
Crafting Feminine Power Through Brush Strokes
Redlion Gazette, October 2023
SOME OF THE STORIES BEHIND THE ART
Honest and vulnerable stories about what it means to be a woman. Some of the main themes are mental health, beauty and trauma.
FEELING BLUE, 2022
Common anxiety symptoms include insomnia, problems breathing, dizziness, worry, fast heartbeat and restlessness
VALENTINE, 2022
Inspired by Bond-girls and vintage spy comics I made love letters to female empowerment in the form of Femme Fatales.
"Fogarty's oeuvre is a vibrant tribute to feminine power, capturing the essence of the female gaze through a lens that is both introspective and rebellious."
"Each piece is a confluence of vibrant hues and intricate details, inviting viewers to a visual feast that champions female empowerment and challenges traditional narratives."
The OM Pub, December 2023
"Lisa Fogarty is not just an artist; she is a storyteller whose canvas speaks volumes about the human condition, as a self-taught artist, her journey is as unique as her art."
Unveiling emotions in "Dead ends"
Redlion Gazette, January 2024
WILDFLOWERS, 2021
WILDFLOWERS II, 2022
As young women we pick seven wildflowers on Midsummer’s Eve and place them under our pillow to dream about the man we will marry.
EDITIONS, 2023
My shadow self broken up into pieces
