Freya Willemoes-Wissing, My Mother’s Soul, My Mother’s Shawl, My Mother’s Shul, 2024
Freya Willemoes-Wissing, Frustração, 2014
Love Unbound
by Freya Willemoes-Wissing
Long Gallery - 10.10.2024 – 21.11.2024
How many men does it take to replace the role of one women?
Love Unbound highlights the ever-evolving nature of love in the contemporary world. This exhibition seeks to foster safe and inclusive dialogue on equal marital rights, focusing on polyandry and feminism. The artist calls existing legal constraints into question, advocating for the recognition of a women’s right to choose multiple husbands in support of diverse family structures. By challenging the norms of monogamy, viewers are invited to reconsider traditional notions of love, partnership, and gender roles.
Love Unbound aims to foster empathy, challenge preconceptions, and encourage critical thinking about the complexities of contemporary relationships. The works depict quiet moments shared between unconventional families, while also exploring the emotional landscapes of multi-partner relationships. The artist reminds us that ethical non-monogamy relies on mutual respect and an informed embrace of personal boundaries.
The artist addresses how the raw principles of feminism and individual empowerment are woven into the very fabric of polyamorous dynamics, stressing the emotional depth that can exist within non-conventional partnerships. Paying homage to the strength of women throughout the ages, this exhibition explores the intersectionality of equal rights and feminism, emphasising that inclusivity can be fostered within these frameworks.
This exhibition notes how love and relationships manifest in different settings, delving into emotional connections, intimate bonds, and unconventional family structures. It does not seek to persuade its audience to adopt a particular lifestyle but rather encourages a deeper consideration of the complex ways in which humans engage with one another emotionally and romantically. Love Unbound aims to act as a mirror, reflecting the diversity of experiences that exist outside the traditional.
Freya Willemoes-Wissing, Literary Woman, 2012