Emma Glover


 My practice focuses on feminism and the self image but my photography involves self portraiture and how the middle aged woman is perceived. My interest in this subject was reflected in my dissertation entitled " Has the role of Female Self Portrayal art become obsolete in modern society?"

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  1. Alice BrookesApril 24, 2023 at 4:08 PM

    I think the way middle aged women are perceived in society is one of disdain, almost like 'how dare we', we only have value if we look young! youth is everything.

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    1. fionaMay 21, 2023 at 3:27 PM

      The perception of how middle aged women are seen seems to be very variable. I do not sense the disdain you mention, but that may be because I am now older, and enjoying the invisibility that comes with that. I wonder if it is your expectation of your self that you look young? Do you dress for your own pleasure or for other people? Do you expect to be treated with disdain?

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  2. EmmaApril 26, 2023 at 10:17 AM

    I do think there is slow improvement of the middle aged woman's perception amongst other women, woman to woman we are kinder to one another, but there is still an enormous amount of pressure for us to conform and capitulate to the daily bombardment of seeking youthful perfection. It feels like it is forbidden to grow old.

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