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Bacchanalia

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Bacchanalia (Table Manners)

Ceramics, 2021

This plate series represents the contradictory pull between traditional etiquette manners and the desire to revel in lust and madness.

Inspired by ancient rituals of Bacchanalia, the Greek and Roman celebration of Bacchus God of wine and ecstasy , these playful and sensual plates represent the colliding forces existing within all of us: civilized and wild.

An interplay between the rules of propriety and good behaviour taught to us since early childhood and our adulthood need to disrupt and disobey those imposed social standards, to indulge in our desires and fantasies.

Tea Time at Grandma's_Josefina_Rodriguez

Tea Time at Grandma's_Josefina_Rodriguez

Digital photography - This image is part of the ‘Folk Tales” series, works in different mediums that re- imagine the outcome of the 17th century folk tale.

Object_Josefina_Rodriguez

Object_Josefina_Rodriguez

Ceramic Vessel with type writer machine pieces

Porn_Plate_1_Josefina_Rodriguez

Porn_Plate_1_Josefina_Rodriguez

The collection "Porn Plates" was created appropriating images of women from pornographic magazines and using them to decorate the surface of dinner plates. It was a way of reclaiming images that are intended to be seen by males only, in a private setting, and exposing them on the surface of a domestic object, making them accessible to everyone. These plates are a reflection on the consumption and exploitation of female bodies for male gratification.

Porn_Plate_2_Josefina_Rodriguez

Porn_Plate_2_Josefina_Rodriguez

The collection "Porn Plates" was created appropriating images of women from pornographic magazines and using them to decorate the surface of dinner plates. It was a way of reclaiming images that are intended to be seen by males only, in a private setting, and exposing them on the surface of a domestic object, making them accessible to everyone. These plates are a reflection on the consumption and exploitation of female bodies for male gratification.

Porn_Plate_3_Josefina_Rodriguez

Porn_Plate_3_Josefina_Rodriguez

The collection "Porn Plates" was created appropriating images of women from pornographic magazines and using them to decorate the surface of dinner plates. It was a way of reclaiming images that are intended to be seen by males only, in a private setting, and exposing them on the surface of a domestic object, making them accessible to everyone. These plates are a reflection on the consumption and exploitation of female bodies for male gratification.

Porn_Plate_4_Josefina_Rodriguez

Porn_Plate_4_Josefina_Rodriguez

The collection "Porn Plates" was created appropriating images of women from pornographic magazines and using them to decorate the surface of dinner plates. It was a way of reclaiming images that are intended to be seen by males only, in a private setting, and exposing them on the surface of a domestic object, making them accessible to everyone. These plates are a reflection on the consumption and exploitation of female bodies for male gratification.

U-TEA-RUS_Josefina_Rodriguez

U-TEA-RUS_Josefina_Rodriguez

This work speaks about the fragility, resilience and strength of our female bodies. It was originally made as a compassionate response to the pain of a loved one who was unable to conceive children. But as the piece took form it became evident other that women saw their own frustrations, suffering and strengths reflected in it as well. This work brought on many conversations with other women, and it was a privilege to hear their stories of pain and endurance.

Subspace_Josefina_Rodriguez

Subspace_Josefina_Rodriguez

Ceramic sculpture and decals

River God - JosefinaRodriguez

River God - JosefinaRodriguez

‘Strike, Dear Mistress’ explores the role of the dominant female, as well as the role of the submissive male. Historical representations of the body were re-contextualized and observed through the eye of a confident female figure. 

Ceramic sculpture and para cord

Trophy - Josefina Rodriguez

Trophy - Josefina Rodriguez

‘Strike, Dear Mistress’ explores the role of the dominant female, as well as the role of the submissive male. Historical representations of the body were re-contextualized and observed through the eye of a confident female figure. 

Ceramics, leather, chain leash and board

Pet and chain - Josefina Rodriguez

Pet and chain - Josefina Rodriguez

‘Strike, Dear Mistress’ explores the role of the dominant female, as well as the role of the submissive male. Historical representations of the body were re-contextualized and observed through the eye of a confident female figure. 

Digital photography and chain

Pet and Heels

Pet and Heels

‘Strike, Dear Mistress’ explores the role of the dominant female, as well as the role of the submissive male. Historical representations of the body were re-contextualized and observed through the eye of a confident female figure. 

Digital photography and pink heels

Knob - Josefina Rodriguez

Knob - Josefina Rodriguez

‘Strike, Dear Mistress’ explores the role of the dominant female, as well as the role of the submissive male. Historical representations of the body were re-contextualized and observed through the eye of a confident female figure. 

Bronze door handle fabricated for the “Strike, Dear Mistress” Exhibition

Self Portrait - Josefina Rodriguez

Self Portrait - Josefina Rodriguez

Pastel and charcoal Drawing

Pet

Pet

Pastel drawing 50 x 70 cm

Rhianne (2023)

Rhianne (2023)

Pastel drawing 50x70 cm

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River God - JosefinaRodriguez
Trophy - Josefina Rodriguez
Pet and chain - Josefina Rodriguez
Pet and Heels
Knob - Josefina Rodriguez
Self Portrait - Josefina Rodriguez
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Rhianne (2023)
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