Male Artists Quote by Alana Massey
““Those who accuse these women of fraud in their image craft seem not to have heard of David Bowie's successful alter ego Ziggy Stardust or even Bob Dylan, the folksy creation of a genius named Robert Allen Zimmerman. There is a tradition of male artists taking on personae that are understood to be part of their art. It is as though there is so much genius within them that it must be split between these mortal men and the characters they create. Women who venture to do the same are ridiculed as fakers and try-hards.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Gender and Persona in Music, 2023
The quote critiques double standards where male artists' alter egos are celebrated while women face accusations of fraud for similar artistic personas.
In simple terms: Women face harsher judgment for creative personas than men.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge gender bias in artistic expression.
Themes
gender bias
artistic identity
double standards
creativity
recognition
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- music industry
- performance art
- media criticism
- public perception
- artist branding
Key Concepts
persona
alter ego
authenticity
feminist critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gender shape audience expectations of artistic personas?
- What can be done to support women artists adopting alter egos?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook that some audiences still view any persona as inauthentic regardless of gender.
![“I want[ed] to make a show of really big pictures, because you see male artists doing it all the time. It just seemed like such a big egotistical thing. I thought, 'I don't know that many women that really do that… Damn it, I'm gonna do that-make this really big picture.'” quote by Cindy Sherman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b1/cindy-sherman-11074_art_i-want-ed-to-make-a-show-of-really-big-p_647387.jpg)
