"the edible woman" is an art duo based in Paris, featuring Sun Yue and Ran Chuxun, established in 2022.
They utilize archival images to create works infused with "female-form humor," disrupting conventional narratives. The duo's name echoes Margaret Atwood's novel "The Edible Woman," embodying the author's critical stance and delving into societal consumption of women, all while maintaining a playful, self-deprecating tone.
Their signature image portrays "the edible woman" as a chicken poised for consumption, reflecting its commonplace depiction in the consumer market. Atop her head sits Baozi (Chinese Steamed Buns), a cultural marker of their Chinese heritage and a deliberate nod to their roots.
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"the edible woman (la femme comestible)" est un duo artistique basé à Paris, formé par Sun Yue et Ran Chuxun en 2022.
Leur travail commence avec des images d'archives, cherchant à produire de l'humour féminin en perturbant l'ordre quotidien. Le nom, identique au roman "The Edible Woman" de Margaret Atwood, aspire à hériter de l'esprit critique de l'auteure, en explorant davantage les thématiques de la consommation et de l'observation des femmes dans la société, avec une attitude empreinte d'ironie et d'autodérision.
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