MYTHS, Jennifer Yamanaka

MYTHS. The human being creates and explains the world from myths. The term mythos, in classical Greek refers to “words with action” or “speech” and by extension, a “ritualized speech act.” Its function is to provide a narrative support to the fundamental beliefs of the community and its importance lies in the underlying worldview of a culture.

The myth, in many cases, is represented by objects to which we attach a meaning. Through them, all the myths that our society is creating can be reflected, as well as gender differences and individuals themselves.

Since the twentieth century the development of Western women in society has changed dramatically. In the contemporary world this is characterized by women taking full ownership of many aspects of life, invading universities and competing with men in all areas of society. Meanwhile, man has had to adapt to this change, confronting increased competition at the working level and a new equality of activities both at home.

This work consists of objects that symbolize power donated by people from different genders and professions. The items that arrived were varied, including documents, photographs, records and diverse equipment which were suspended, marking a division between male and female objects. This allows analyzing the idea of otherness that arises by reference search identification and sends us back to our similarities and differences, which allows for social changes in perception over the other.
The color points to the myth of gold, referring to the significant value of the items donated. Through this, it is seeking to annul the particularity of each object via homogenization.

The intention of this work is to standardize the concept of power in both female and male, and the representation of individual power and the myths that are represented in these objects.

- Jennifer Yamanaka

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