Alissa Biasi

Rosebank College

(SHE IS) DILUTED BY THE BLUEPRINT

Printmaking

Cyanotypes, dry point etching, silkscreen printing

My body of work analyses how women disguise their identities, wearing masks to navigate their world and performing in social interactions. These responses arise due to demands to fit in, control their behaviour and hide their genuine feelings. I have used delicate lines to represent vulnerability and individuality, and bold prints for conformity and external pressure. My intention in my work is to challenge the authenticity of behaviours shaped by gender roles and to communicate how external factors influence identity formation. I encourage audiences to think about the complex balance between self-expression and societal acceptance.

My artmaking practice has been influenced by the study and interpretation of the following artists: Zhang Huan, Family Tree; Barbra Kruger.