Ancient Venus: Images of the Feminine
Date: Friday, September 1st, 2023
Time: From 8:30 am to 10:00 am, BST
Where: Online, via Zoom
Recording available
It's no secret that mainstream media lacks empowering representations of women. From unrealistic mannequin bodies to bodies that are meant to be hidden, we are in dire need of images that celebrate our strength as women.
This workshop will take you on a journey to explore prehistoric figurines, their historical background, and their symbolic significance for modern women.
How can we revive our bodies as a source of wisdom? Rather than creating a new perspective, perhaps it's more about returning to the old ways of understanding the body and its influence. It's about reconnecting with what resides in our bones, our flesh, and our blood.
This workshop features a broader discussion component, a historical overview of each figurine, and a reimagining of their significance for women across time. The following Venuses will be explored in detail:
Venus Gagarino: 21,000–20,000 BCE
Venus of Hohle Fels: 40,000 - 35,000 BCE
Venus of Monruz: 3700 - 2400 BCE
Venus of Dolní Věstonice: 29,000–25,000 BCE
Venus of Willendorf: 25,000–30,000 BCE
Venus of Savignano: 24,000 BCE
Join us for this workshop and embrace the wisdom, beauty, and power of the female body.