Logan Hofman
Visual Artist
Docmentation
These are some photos of documenting my work in my group senior show Residual Bodies.
When someone is treated as an instrument to fulfill sexual pleasure it is sexual objectification. Where objectification is the act of treating a person as though they are not an individual with agency or integrity, and instead treating them as an object.
“A woman’s presence expresses her own attitude to herself, and defines what can and cannot be done to her. Her presence is manifest in her gestures, voice, opinions, expressions, clothes, chosen surroundings, taste – indeed there is nothing that she can do that does not contribute to her presence. Presence for a woman is so intrinsic to her person that men tend to think of it as an almost physical emanation”
- Jon Berger’s Way of Seeing
In discussions of art women are described as being charged objects, meaning that when a woman is represented in art her presence carries strong and complex connotations. The charged nature of women in art is an extension of the strong connotations attached to their presence in the real world. The opposite of a charged object is something that seems to have more neutral meanings attached to it, such as a white wall; its presence is not experienced as disruptive. Female charge stems from the women’s objectification. In my own cultural experience, women are seen as objects that are consumable and powerless, and as threatening when they refuse to accept those qualities. Think about how feminists are sometimes viewed; they are believed by many to be angry, hateful, and disruptive, when ultimately the ideal goal of feminism is widespread equality. This kind of equality seems dangerous to those who benefit from women’s and others’ disadvantages, to those who expect to maintain their privilege.
This concept of charge is the driving force of this work; I have created objects and ideas of methods for neutralizing the metaphorical charge attached to women. This charge can be both a political and sexual charge. However it is a metaphorical charge and not a literal one, yet it is just as inescapable as if women were physically electrically charged. My work focuses on solving an electrical version of the charge. While I want to solve the metaphorical charge, metaphors are abstract concepts that cannot be controlled, whereas electricity is a physical thing that can be contained and controlled. The goal of these works is to neutralize the charge and allow relief; they are silly and satirical and all of the methods are unable to achieve their goals. The task of neutralizing the charge is an impossible one. With that knowledge I hope to provide a tongue-in-cheek view of how restrictive objectification can be, to the point that those who are charged may be seeking protection, an off switch, or neutralization.
Be sure to take an informational brochure with you and share with your friends the many steps they can take to become neutral.
Video This educational video informs one method of combatting the menopausal symptom of electric shock sensation.
Plaster, Plasti-Blaze These homemade workman’s gloves provide protection up to a maximum 500 volts. Be sure to make your own gloves and wear them at all times to reduce your charge; they will protect you and those you interact with. And remember to inspect them before each use. The gloves have been OSHA approved.
Plaster, Plasti-Blaze These homemade workman’s gloves provide protection up to a maximum 500 volts. Be sure to make your own gloves and wear them at all times to reduce your charge; they will protect you and those you interact with. And remember to inspect them before each use. The gloves have been OSHA approved.
Plaster, Plasti-Blaze These homemade workman’s gloves provide protection up to a maximum 500 volts. Be sure to make your own gloves and wear them at all times to reduce your charge; they will protect you and those you interact with. And remember to inspect them before each use. The gloves have been OSHA approved.
Plaster, Plasti-Blaze These homemade workman’s gloves provide protection up to a maximum 500 volts. Be sure to make your own gloves and wear them at all times to reduce your charge; they will protect you and those you interact with. And remember to inspect them before each use. The gloves have been OSHA approved.
Plaster, Plasti-Blaze These homemade workman’s gloves provide protection up to a maximum 500 volts. Be sure to make your own gloves and wear them at all times to reduce your charge; they will protect you and those you interact with. And remember to inspect them before each use. The gloves have been OSHA approved.
Anodized aluminum, wood, arduino Place your hand or fingers under the grounding bracelet and keep them there if you would like to experience a moment of neutralization. Once your time is up the bracelet will tell you goodbye.
Anodized aluminum, wood, arduino Place your hand or fingers under the grounding bracelet and keep them there if you would like to experience a moment of neutralization. Once your time is up the bracelet will tell you goodbye.
Anodized aluminum, wood, arduino Place your hand or fingers under the grounding bracelet and keep them there if you would like to experience a moment of neutralization. Once your time is up the bracelet will tell you goodbye.
Anodized aluminum, wood, arduino Place your hand or fingers under the grounding bracelet and keep them there if you would like to experience a moment of neutralization. Once your time is up the bracelet will tell you goodbye.
Crayola Crayon This is a design for the Conductive Linoleum Arc Flash Suit or C.L.A.F.S. and once it is out of prototype the suit can be worn at night to combat Toxic Shock Syndrome. While wearing the suit at night you can use tampons throughout the night without fear of toxic shock syndrome, because the suit’s conductive linoleum material will absorb and lead the shock away from your body safely.
Crayola Crayon This is a design for the Conductive Linoleum Arc Flash Suit or C.L.A.F.S. and once it is out of prototype the suit can be worn at night to combat Toxic Shock Syndrome. While wearing the suit at night you can use tampons throughout the night without fear of toxic shock syndrome, because the suit’s conductive linoleum material will absorb and lead the shock away from your body safely.
Crayola Crayon This is a design for the Conductive Linoleum Arc Flash Suit or C.L.A.F.S. and once it is out of prototype the suit can be worn at night to combat Toxic Shock Syndrome. While wearing the suit at night you can use tampons throughout the night without fear of toxic shock syndrome, because the suit’s conductive linoleum material will absorb and lead the shock away from your body safely.
Photograph, Vinyl, Dirt Are you sick of how your body is politically and sexually charged? Ground your charge by burying your feet in nature’s neutralizing dirt.
Photograph, Vinyl, Dirt Are you sick of how your body is politically and sexually charged? Ground your charge by burying your feet in nature’s neutralizing dirt.
Photograph, Vinyl, Dirt Are you sick of how your body is politically and sexually charged? Ground your charge by burying your feet in nature’s neutralizing dirt.
Photograph, Vinyl, Dirt Are you sick of how your body is politically and sexually charged? Ground your charge by burying your feet in nature’s neutralizing dirt.
Photograph, Vinyl, Dirt Are you sick of how your body is politically and sexually charged? Ground your charge by burying your feet in nature’s neutralizing dirt.
Docmentation
These are some photos of documenting my work in a space to prepare for my Junior Review.
Docmentation
These images are documentation of the process of a collaborative sculpture with Kenzie Cargill.
