Exihibition: Invisibility – Woman Made Gallery

The exhibition Revelation of Life: The Artistic Presentation of Worker Poetry

August 3–31, 2024

Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is proud to present Invisibility, a virtual group exhibition with work by 37 artists. Juried by Anne-Marie Kovac, this exhibition seeks to explore the experience of invisibility, a condition often imposed by societal norms and at times, embraced as a form of self-preservation.

Juried by Anne-Marie Kovacs
Exhibition Dates: August 3–31, 2024

Online Exhibition: https://womanmade.org/artwork/han-yang/

Juror’s Statement: “I chose the topic of invisibility because of my own experience of feeling invisible, a bittersweet effect of aging shared by so many women. In my youth, I often wished to become invisible to avoid harassment. Now, past my prime, without any choice in the matter, I’ve been discounted by much of society. It’s ironic but so real. Fully aware that mine is a benign representation of invisibility, I wanted to learn – through the vocabulary of art – how others suffer, by circumstances or necessity, through the many facets of invisibility. The entries did not disappoint. When you look at each selection, also listen… you can almost hear the stories of how the invisible manifests or is experienced. ” -Anne-Marie Kovacs

CHICAGO––Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is proud to present Invisibility, a virtual group exhibition with work by 37 artists. Juried by Anne-Marie Kovac, this exhibition seeks to explore the experience of invisibility, a condition often imposed by societal norms and at times, embraced as a form of self-preservation. This show aims to explore the subject of invisibility as a state of being and as a social condition that affects various groups and individuals who are systematically overlooked – the homeless, migrants, the disabled, the elderly, certain racial and worker groups. This societal oversight acts as a dual-edged sword: for some, it is a disempowering force, stripping individuals of their own sense of relevance and dignity. For others, it becomes a strategic cloak of safety, a necessary guise under which to navigate a world that objectifies or threatens their existence. This exhibit encouraged submissions that explore the multiple dimensions of social invisibility whether they delve into the emotional or practical consequences of the condition or reveal expressions about existing unseen, overlooked or unacknowledged in society today.

These images are not just a visual exploration; they reflect an internal battle, where the boundaries of physical and emotional spaces are blurred, and the constant questioning of ”Is it watching me?“ becomes a shared, collective experience. In this project, we combine art and fashion to express the psychological complexity of living in the shadow of an ever-looming threat. Through our collaboration, the line between the body, the clothing, and the environment is erased, underscoring the idea that we are all part of a larger system of observation, helplessly waiting for something to drop.