Gy(Nae)co(Logic)

Abstract

This exhibition proposal aims to increase the visibility on gynaecologic conditions through a feminist lens, featuring contemporary artists centring on women’s lived experiences with chronic health conditions and accessing healthcare in a patriarchal system.

The title Gy(nae)co(logic) is a reference to the lack of logic within the structure and application of healthcare when treating women, as medical misogyny historically clouds rational conclusions, using Scots within the title naturally as I am Scottish and the exhibition is set in Scotland.

This text explores the relevance of artworks on display at the V&A gallery in Dundee, Scotland in aiding with breaking down of stigma in women’s health. Featuring an eclectic medium of works by nine contemporary artists: Eugenie Lee (b. 1974), Helen Chadwick (b.1953-96), Katherine Fay Allan (b. 1996), Lindsey Mendick (b.1987), Poppy Gilfillan (b.2003), Saoirse Amira Anis (b. 1997), Tonia Nneji (b. 1992), Tracey Emin (b. 1963) and Wangechi Mutu (b. 1972).

Content Warning: Abortion, disability, discrimination, racism, references to death, surgery and an image of a brain.