REIMAGINING FAITH: PALESTINIAN ARTISTS EMBRACING FEMINIST DISCOURSE THROUGH CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS

This article explores the works of four Palestinian artists who incorporate Christian symbols, such as images of saints and religious symbols, into their artwork to critique the patriarchal system of their society. Their use of “quoting” imagery from the lexicon of Christian iconography is a postmodern tactic also seen in feminist art in the West. This approach offers a fresh perspective on how symbols traditionally viewed from a male standpoint can be reinterpreted in a new light. The four female artists analyzed in this study present various forms of critique through their art, utilizing Christian imagery to convey the female perspective, personal narratives, challenges related to sexuality, and themes of female empowerment.