Eros e Elas: o erotismo por mulheres artistas na arte contemporânea brasileira

Abstract

This article investigates eroticism in the artistic production of Brazilian women, addressing their motivations for exploring a theme historically alien to the feminine universe and its repercussions in the artistic and cultural scene. Based on Georges Bataille's theories on eroticism as an intrinsic aspect of the human condition and beyond reproduction, the research contextualizes eroticism in art as a multifaceted manifestation that adapts to historical and social dynamics. The techniques and forms of expression of the selected artists are analyzed, situating their works in a critical dialogue with themes such as feminism, identity and censorship in contemporary Brazil. Addressing artists such as Teresinha Soares and Lygia Pape, the research examines eroticism from four main perspectives: feminist and critical eroticism; its connection with themes of death and mortality; the symbolism of eating and its ambiguity; and the use of visual metonymies and strategies that avoid explicitness. The results suggest that these artistic productions not only challenge current social and artistic norms, but also expand the debate on female autonomy in art, placing women as protagonists in a space traditionally reserved for the male gaze.