Soliloquy: the untold story of Sleeping Beauty’s dreamsBy: Lisa Ledwick

Original drawings on Schoellehammer Hotpress and FabrianoMedium: graphite, pencil, pencil crayon, ink, gouache, embossing

Text pages: transfer on Aida and cross-stitchingFont: Adobe Garamond

Layout, original images scanned and edited: Walker Digital, 268 Walmer Boulevard, South End, Port Elizabeth, 041 581 4531

Printing: The Repro House, 1 Valley Road, South End, Port Elizabeth, 041 505 5200Printed on: Text on 148g Hi-Q Matt, Cover on 300g Hi-Q Matt

2014

Synopsis:

The aim of this body of work is to contextualise and present a contemporary fairy tale heroine who

recuperates and re-values traditional aspects of femininity within a feminst context.

Fairy tales existing within the current traditional western fairy tale canon are believed to be imbued with

patriarchal ideology which idealises gender stereotypes: men are portrayed as powerful, active, and dominant

heroes, while women are seen as weak, submissive and passive heroines. These stereotypes have become a cultural

norm, and repetitive exposure may negatively influence a person’s sense of self and their belief in others capabilities

or worth. Thus, alternate discourses should be made available to challenge these traditional beliefs. Re-visions aim

to challenge dominant discourses by using familiar fairy tales as archetypes upon which to superimpose ulterior

narratives to act as a ‘critiquing voice’. “Sleeping Beauty” in its verbal and visual forms is used in this research as an

archetype through which to critique patriarchal discourse.

The curseDMC 25 cotton thread on Aida

325 x 320 mm

The call: enlighten my eyes lest I sleep the sleep of deathGraphite and pencil on Schoellehammer hotpress

875 x 394 mm

SeperationGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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TransformationColour transfer, ink, gouache, colour pencil on Fabriano

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O sick roseGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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AdventureGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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Gift II: Shepard’s staffGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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Gift I: PhylacteryGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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Gift III: ShofarGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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My hairGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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My crownGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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My dressGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

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Snake skin detailGraphite, pencil, embossing on Fabriano

473 x 330 mm

The past can devourGraphite and pencil on Schoellehammer hotpress

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Confrontation: the god of fliesGraphite and pencil on Schoellehammer hotpress

875 x 394 mm

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Baptism III: one heart... a new SpiritGraphite, pencil, colour pencil, ink and gouache on Schoellehammer hotpress

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Return: waiting...Graphite and pencil on Schoellehammer hotpress

875 x 394 mm

No longer am I cursedDMC 25 cotton thread on Aida

325 x 320 mm