Generally really encouraging feedback so far.
The most crucial thing we discussed during this session was that I'm struggling to identify key themes within my work. After a little bit of unpicking, I realised that I'm really interested in the intersectionality of witchcraft and how this relates to intersectional feminism and diverse representation in media/comics.
I am very conscious of my position as a white woman within my work. I'd like to create a diverse cast of characters for my novel, but I don't want it to seem inauthentic. So this is where my research into different cultures will be really important. I could even base my characters on a real person/celebrity rather than making them up entirely.
Some suggestions discussed:
- Outline core themes of story
- Explore drawing more; looser, messier methods to challenge my drawing style.
- Use elements of the real world in my work (diverse cast of characters)
- Consider using focus groups, famous references, talk to people (online and in person)
- "Intersectionality of the occult" & History of the coven?
- What are the challenges of producing such contemporary work?
- Look at Queens of the Crypt @domandink
- Why is witchcraft so popular right now?
- Is it cultural/political?
- Emily Hesse exhibition at The Tetley
- Origins of witchcraft around the world
- Don't be afraid to produce work that makes me uncomfortable. It can't all look perfect.
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