Raquel Eidem

@r.eidem

Seville-based sculptor/ceramist whose work is based on social and political criticism. We discussed mythology and how it truly affected her discipline. She exposed the narrative of "Circe", one of her latest exhibitions, where she transform human beings into pigs.

How would you describe your art?

I'm a conceptual artist but I always try to find an aesthetic balance in my work. I specialised in sculpture because I was interested in volume, how the work fit in the space and the art piece as an installation and its possibilities.

What does inspire you?

The human being from political and social criticism.

I am also interested in mythology and its anthropological narrative. I consider that certain myths have a very contemporary dialogue and I  like to introduce them in my theoretical discourse from that critical perspective.

What is being a woman for you?

A daily struggle.

Fortunately, I received a very equal education. My family taught me to not allow the patriarchy dynamics just for the fact of being a woman. This strengthened my self-confidence and showed me how to deal with discriminatory and unpleasant situations naturally and spontaneously.

What do you celebrate about being a woman?

I celebrate being a human being. I haven't grown up with gender roles and I am confident in my identity as an individual.

How do you feel about being a woman in the art industry?

Personally, I feel comfortable. I'm a social media outsider and I don't usually join the collective.

It's true that in previous jobs with no relation to the creative world, there was strong discrimination. When I decided to start professionally on the artistic creation I experienced a profound liberation, since it is a more open environment and it goes far from the standards. Art is a tool for liberation.

Photos by Mercedes Polo Portillo ©