Art is art, nature is nature, you cannot improve upon it.... Pictures should be inspired by nature, but made in the soul of the artist. It is the soul of the individual that counts.
Emily CarrRead
The men resent a woman getting any honour in what they consider is essentially their field. Men painters mostly despise women painters. So I have decided to stop squirming, to throw any honour in with Canada and women.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emily Carr highlights the struggle women face in the male-dominated art world and her decision to support both women and her country.
In this quote, Emily Carr reflects on the prejudice women artists experience in a field largely controlled by men. She expresses her determination to embrace her identity as a woman and a Canadian artist, rejecting the notion of being belittled or sidelined. Her words convey a commitment to honor both her gender and her nation, standing against the discrimination that women face in artistic spaces.
Themes
WomenArtHonourPrejudiceIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on gender equality in the arts.
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