Amor y desamor: Perspectives on the graphic work of Sole Otero
Subject Area
Hispanic Women Writers
Abstract
In the blooming field of graphic novels in Spanish, the Argentinian graphic artist Sole Otero stands out for her piercing exploration of the role of women in relationships and in contemporary society. Otero explores through words and images distinct perspectives on love, memory, relationships, and trauma. This presentation focuses on how the author approaches these themes in her works La pelusa de los días (2015), Poncho Fue (2017), Cables (2017), and Intensa (2019).
Sole Otero’s soft images and pastel tones can be deceptive, as they often pack a punch. She attempts to untangle the concepts of love and romance, and the way in which they are performed culturally. Her graphic narrative serves as a reflection on women’s voices, often confronting cultural expectations of gender and responsibility. Otero’s work is at times bold, at times tender, but it is always sharp, defying the idealization of love and relationships in contemporary society.
Brief Bio Note
Dr. Karen Acosta is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Valdosta State University. Her academic interests include reading and literacy, reading strategies, and book clubs.
Keywords
Spanish, graphic novels, graphic memoir, women writers, relationships, trauma, memory, contemporary literature
Presentation Year
October 2020
Start Date
10-23-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
10-23-2020 12:40 PM
Embargo
11-14-2019
Recommended Citation
Acosta, Karen, "Amor y desamor: Perspectives on the graphic work of Sole Otero" (2020). South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL). 38.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/seccll/2020/2020/38
Amor y desamor: Perspectives on the graphic work of Sole Otero
In the blooming field of graphic novels in Spanish, the Argentinian graphic artist Sole Otero stands out for her piercing exploration of the role of women in relationships and in contemporary society. Otero explores through words and images distinct perspectives on love, memory, relationships, and trauma. This presentation focuses on how the author approaches these themes in her works La pelusa de los días (2015), Poncho Fue (2017), Cables (2017), and Intensa (2019).
Sole Otero’s soft images and pastel tones can be deceptive, as they often pack a punch. She attempts to untangle the concepts of love and romance, and the way in which they are performed culturally. Her graphic narrative serves as a reflection on women’s voices, often confronting cultural expectations of gender and responsibility. Otero’s work is at times bold, at times tender, but it is always sharp, defying the idealization of love and relationships in contemporary society.
