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The Works of Sheila Levrant de Bretteville with Reference to Intersectionality

교차성(intersectionality)의 관점에서 바라본 실라 르브랑 드 브레트빌의 작품세계

  • Kim, Lynn (Department of Visual Communication Design, Dongyang Mirae University) ;
  • Park, Soo-Jin (Division of Design, Ewha Womans University)
  • 김린 (동양미래대학교 시각정보디자인과) ;
  • 박수진 (이화여자대학교 디자인학부)
  • Received : 2019.03.29
  • Accepted : 2019.05.20
  • Published : 2019.05.28
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Abstract

This study adopts 'intersectionality' as a key concept of Sheila Levrant de Bretteville's design works. As a method of research, this research suggests the definition of intersectionality, from the idea of black feminism. Analysis of the features are such as 1) Typography of speech, 2) Collection of narrative, and 3) site specific installation. The inclusion of the various situations of the individuals reflected in the design throughout de Bretteville's works has made it possible to guarantee the intersectionality. De Bretteville overthrows the context of the power in which the design is placed, embracing forgotten or less illuminated positions. As a result, this research could derive three implications such as 1) visualization of invisibility, 2) subjectification of object, and 3) demarginalization of marginality. The perspective of the intersectionality are in line with the values of contemporary Korean society and might be an insight for researchers who want to establish a design philosophy.

본 연구는 실라 르브랑 드 브레트빌의 작품세계에 일관되게 등장하는 '교차성(intersectionality)'을 주요 개념으로 채택하고 그의 디자인에 나타난 교차성 개념을 구체적으로 밝히는 것이 목적이다. 연구의 주요 개념인 교차성의 정의를 흑인 페미니즘 사상으로부터 그 시원을 찾아보고, 디자인에 있어서 교차성 개념이 어떻게 실천되는지 개괄했다. 드브레트빌의 디자인 작업에 나타나는 공통적 특징을 조형성, 디자인 방법론, 표현 매체 등을 기준으로 분석한 결과, 1)발언의 타이포그래피 2)내러티브의 수집 3)장소특정적 설치와 같은 특징으로 수렴할 수 있었다. 디자인이 놓인 권력의 맥락을 전복하여 잊히거나 덜 조명된 입장들을 포용하는 교차성 개념을 근간으로 실라 르브랑 드 브레트빌의 디자인에 나타난 교차성을 살펴본 결과 1)비가시성의 가시화 2) 객체의 주체화 3)변방의 탈주변화와 같은 세 가지 시사점을 도출할 수 있었다. 본고가 탈중앙화, 다양화되는 한국 사회 동시대 가치 변화에 발맞춰 디자인 철학을 정립하고자 하는 연구자와 실무자에게 통찰을 제공할 수 있기를 기대한다.

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Fig. 1. At the start ⋯ At long last⋯ (1999)

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Fig. 2. Search: Literature(1998)

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Fig. 3. Hillhouse H.S. Academic Entrance Lobby(2003)

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Fig. 4. Grand Central Market(1983)

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Fig. 5. Biddy Mason: Time & Place(1989)

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Fig. 6. Take a break⋯Out to lunch⋯Back to work…(1995)

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Fig. 8. Omoide no Shotokyo(1994)

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Fig. 7. At the start⋯At long last⋯(1999)

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Fig. 9. Hongkong Design Center(2012)

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Fig. 10. Aspen Times(1971)

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Fig. 11. Biddy Mason: Time & Place(1989)

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Fig. 12. Hillhouse H.S. Academic Entrance Lobby(2003)

Table 1. Transition of Feminist Critique Perspective

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