Family Portrait #8

Alisa Sokolov's Family Portrait is a captivating and thought-provoking work of art that offers a fresh perspective on contemporary issues surrounding social frameworks and the LGBT community.

The piece comprises two soft sculptures, skillfully crafted from fabric, and delicately adorned with natural freshwater pearls that represent clitorises.

These sculptures are housed within a 3D frame symbolizing the societal pressures and norms that impact the lives of the LGBT community.

The Family Portrait limited art series is a continuation of Alisa Sokolov's earlier Vagina Throne art project, which explored themes of beauty and diversity of natural forms, femininity, sensitivity, and vulnerability while highlighting the strength and power protesting gender oppression. Through these works, Sokolov boldly enters into the public discourse on the role of women in the modern world.

The title of the Family Portrait limited series is derived from the story of Sokolov's close friends, a lesbian couple from Moscow, Russia, who were denied the opportunity to adopt a child due to their LGBT status.

The artist was moved by the couple's experience, imagining that their family portrait would always include just two of them due to society's prejudices.

Alisa Sokolov's Family Portrait is a masterful combination of artistry and social commentary, deftly navigating the complexities of contemporary issues while elevating the voices of those who are often marginalized.