The Quintet, Farewell Sonata to those who died in War!
Music is what unites people and is a reminder of beauty in the face of war, adversity and loss.
EXHIBITS:
• MALI MANN'S PAINTINGS
ART ABOUT ABORTION AND ABORTION RIGHTS
COWAP-N.A. PRESENTS AN EXHIBIT OF MALI MANN'S PAINTINGS
Freud's 'free association' allows psychoanalysts to access the unconscious material. In a way, the psychoanalysis process evokes the unspoken intimacy of our unconscious psyche. These pieces reflect on the relationship between art and the internal world, allowing the viewer to peek through intimate moments of everyday life.
Creating opportunities and spaces that previously did not exist for women and minority artists is crucial in today's world. It will pave the path for artistic identity and creativity. The known examples that come to my mind are the contributions and influences of women artists from countries such as Germany and Mexico that should be noticed. Dadaist Hannah Höch and Mexican Surrealist Frida Kahlo created influential works that serve as a source of inspiration for present and future women artists around the world.
My most recent paintings are a potent medium for conveying cultural, political, and feminist messages. Some tap into various elements of defiance and draw on the rich history of Iranian women using art, such as singing and dancing, to protest gender oppression.
These pieces of art also have a dreamlike quality. I wonder what other layers of meaning are communicated to the viewers. Your interpretation and understanding of these pieces are crucial to the artistic process, making you an integral part of the dialogue I aim to create.
My artistic exploration delves into my unspoken desires and fantasies, which often remain hidden. Self-discovery is a fascinating exploration of the unconscious mind, and I invite you to join me in it.
My goal is to create a dialogue between the viewer and the artwork to represent women's perspectives. Art is not merely an object for aesthetic admiration but could also incite the viewer to question the social and political landscape. Through this questioning, the viewer could possibly affect the world and bring change toward equality and transforming stereotypes and cultural attitudes. This potential for change motivates me and should engage you as a viewer.
Mali Mann, M.D is a Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst and Child supervisor at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. She is a member of APsaA and IPA, and part of COWAP NA. Mali is a prolific writer in the fields of psychoanalysis and poetry. Her paintings have been exhibited in several galleries nationally and internationally.
“My heart is the inspiring force of my creative work. Art is about introspection, how to see and listen to my voice.”
The World in Blood! acrylic on canvas
Why War and is it necessary to have war? Is destruction worth preserving what one loves?
Mother-Daughter wishing for peace
Their special bonding fuels hope and instills courage
War, a disaster!
We must search for hope in the face of human rights violations.
Bringing peace to the Burning Earth
Hope is the only belief that brings a brighter future.
It gives us strength to face challenges.
Hair, Acrylic, Abstract
Cutting hair as a symbol of mourning.