There were 44 artists apart of the exhibition that all helped to raise money for The Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) and had a highly successful Celebration Night that included a selection of talented burlesque performers. The atmosphere on the night of November 11th highlighted the importance of the female form, as women of all types, shapes and sizes deserve to have their bodies celebrated.

Sculptures, collages, paintings and photographs all exposed the female form in numerous ways, some more sexual and direct, others more intimate and ambiguous. The main theme consisted of the female form, yes, but also represented different versions of femininity as well as female sexuality. One particular photo series displayed an ambiguous merging of bodies in the sense that it was not clear which part of the body was which.

The most important theme being that each member of the audience can interpret the work in their own way, and see what others can’t see. Especially if works represent the female form in abstract ways, each artist takes on their own version of the female form and ultimately all the artworks are united under the same theme, one that respects and appreciates the female form as it naturally is. Nudity does feature in the exhibition, and there is an upstairs level which is labelled ‘naughtier’ than the one below, perhaps due to the fact that there are more confronting images of female body parts in which this exhibition is not afraid to present.

It is beautiful and brave for not only the female form to be celebrated in such a diverse way, but to have performers that feel in a safe enough space to reveal their vulnerabilities and express the beauty of their form.

Celebration of the Female Form Exhibition runs until the 21st of November at the Jugglers Art Space, open from 10am-4pm, so get in quick.

By Joanna Letic