"Shame"

• Who is the artist of the work titled "Shame"?

  Penelope Siopis
• What years was the "Shame" series created?

  2002 – 2005
• What style is the "Shame" series categorized under?

  Figurative
• What medium is used in the "Shame" series?

  Mixed media on paper
• What is the main subject of the "Shame" series?

  • Acts of violence inflicted on young girls
  • Interference/intrusion with the body
  • Themes of aggression, fear, and death
• How does Siopis describe the works in the "Shame" series?

  As ‘poetics of vulnerability’
• What does the term "shame" refer to in the context of the "Shame" series?

  A state of disgust and loss of dignity
• What societal issue does the "Shame" series highlight in South Africa?

  The high rates of rape and abuse
• What artistic elements are present in the "Shame" series?

  • Sensuous beauty in lacquered, dripping surfaces
  • Intensity of a glossy red palette
  • Use of mass-produced rubber stamps with phrases
• What colors are predominantly used in the "Shame" series, and what do they represent?

  Reds, pinks, and browns representing carnal mess
• How does Siopis begin her works in the "Shame" series?

  As shapeless spills and drips on paper
• What is the significance of the stamped phrases in the "Shame" series?

  They expose a violent society by altering typical greeting card clichés
• How do the phrases in the "Shame" series relate to the imagery of the works?

  They become bruises and wounds on the bodies depicted
• What does the phrase "I am sorry" signify in the context of the "Shame" series?

  It masks a lasting horror behind a light sentiment
• What type of installation is the "Shame" series described as?

  A monumental installation
• What does the imagery of a small nude girl bleeding in the "Shame" series symbolize?

  The violence and trauma experienced by young girls

  
• How does Siopis use color to convey meaning in her works?

  Colors like pink and red symbolize flesh and blood
• What is the relationship between the images and words in the "Shame" series?

  There is a strong connection that enhances the overall message