The popularity of Carol Rossetti's feminist drawings surprised even her. The Brazilian graphic designer began the endeavor casually, posting the finished illustrations (and their accompanying stories) to her Facebook page. However, they have appeared to resonate with women all over the globe; a form of colorful, visual commentary that reaffirms women's bodily autonomy.
Rosetti explains, "It has always bothered me, the world's attempts to control women's bodies, behavior and identities. It's a kind of oppression so deeply entangled in our culture that most people don't even see it's there, and how cruel it can be."
Each of the images are accompanied by a powerful narrative, weaved in just a few choice words, of LGTBQ identity, body image, sexism, racism, ageism and ableism. The stories are inspired by the experiences of her friends, and women who have shared their stories with her over the Internet.
Liberating Feminist Illustrations
Carol Rossetti's Feminist Drawings Provoke Thought and Debate
Trend Themes
1. Feminist Illustrations - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry to create more diverse and inclusive visual representations of feminist issues.
2. Illustration-based Commentary - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in media and journalism to incorporate diverse visual storytelling for social commentary beyond written articles.
3. Personal Narrative Art - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry to create pieces that tell personal stories and experiences, challenging societal norms and stereotypes.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation to create more diverse and inclusive visual representations of feminist issues.
2. Media and Journalism - Opportunity for disruptive innovation to incorporate diverse visual storytelling for social commentary beyond written articles.
3. Social Activism - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in social activism by utilizing personal narrative art as a tool for raising awareness and promoting change.