Tala Madani's 'Daughter B.W.A.S.M.' at Pilar Corrias uses scatological humor to critique AI's gendering of women
At Pilar Corrias in London, Tala Madani's exhibition 'Daughter B.W.A.S.M.' examines how technology simplifies women's identities into mechanical functions. Central to the show is her character Shit Mom, introduced in 2019, who engages with AI-created robot daughters. Notable pieces include 'D.B.W.A.S.M. (Pink Teddy)' (2025) and 'D.B.W.A.S.M. (Head Swap)' (2025), where Shit Mom offers items or replaces robot heads with feces. Madani's technique combines screen-printing with gestural oil painting, merging precise algorithms with chaotic artistry. The exhibition alludes to Francis Picabia's 1916 Dada work and features a wooden installation marred with acrylic-painted waste. Video pieces like 'S.M. Ascends' (2025) and 'Shitmom Learning How to Walk' (2025) delve into themes of maternal ambivalence and gender dynamics. It is open until 17 January.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Daughter B.W.A.S.M.' by Tala Madani at Pilar Corrias in London
- Features Shit Mom character interacting with AI-generated robot daughters
- Includes paintings like 'D.B.W.A.S.M. (Pink Teddy)' (2025) and 'D.B.W.A.S.M. (Head Swap)' (2025)
- References Francis Picabia's 1916 painting 'Fille née sans mère'
- Video works include 'S.M. Ascends' (2025) and 'Shitmom Learning How to Walk' (2025)
- Technique combines screen-printed AI figures with gestural oil paint
- Explores feminist critique of technology reducing women to mechanical functions
- Exhibition runs until 17 January
Entities
Artists
- Tala Madani
- Francis Picabia
- Marcel Duchamp
- Eadweard Muybridge
Institutions
- Pilar Corrias
- Canvas
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom