Target
This work describes my reaction to watching a video on TikTok about the situation in Afghanistan and how it brought a moment of mindfulness to me. I want to express my feelings of helplessness and wonder about what I can do to make a difference. I also came across a video of a dart competition between a man and a woman, which led me to think about darts as a game associated with masculinity and precision. Furthermore, the objective of the game is to hit a target, making the concept clear to anyone. Using this concept, I created an art piece featuring a dartboard and a female figure with a color gradient symbolizing the objectification of the female body and the gradual erasure of womanhood. This work invites the viewer to become a passive viewer and openly asks whether there is a space for the hand to throw the dart, and if so, then what is the target?
I stumbled upon a video on TikTok that showed the situation in Afghanistan. Although I was already aware of the issue, watching the video made me reflect on the plight of women in the country. I am not implying that this is the only issue; there are many more. However, this one grabbed my attention. As I watched, I felt helpless, realizing that there was little I could do to make a difference. I wondered, "What can I do?" but could not come up with a solution. I became a spectator like everyone else, but I was aware of the situation at hand.
Coincidentally, the next video that appeared was about a dart competition between a man and a woman. The woman was beating the man, as per the comments section. This got me thinking about darts as a game that is typically associated with masculinity. The objective of the game is to hit a target. I used this simple concept to create an art piece.
I designed an image of a dartboard with a female figure in front of it. The image had a radial gradient, starting with a deep red at the woman's belly and gradually expanding to a bright green. I drew inspiration for the color gradient from weather reports, where the red areas indicate the most affected regions. I used the deepest red shade in the belly area as a symbol of the objectification of the female body and the gradual erasure of womanhood.
Coincidentally, the next video that appeared was about a dart competition between a man and a woman. The woman was beating the man, as per the comments section. This got me thinking about darts as a game that is typically associated with masculinity. The objective of the game is to hit a target. I used this simple concept to create an art piece.
I designed an image of a dartboard with a female figure in front of it. The image had a radial gradient, starting with a deep red at the woman's belly and gradually expanding to a bright green. I drew inspiration for the color gradient from weather reports, where the red areas indicate the most affected regions. I used the deepest red shade in the belly area as a symbol of the objectification of the female body and the gradual erasure of womanhood.
