My work focuses on the cultural and social restrictions placed on women, and their ability to overcome them. It is important to me that each art piece is constructed from materials with inherent meaning, so I often abandon conventional sculpture materials in lieu of found objects, or repurposed matter. I draw inspiration from the work of other feminists artists such as Alice Neel, Cindy Sherman, Shirin Neshat, Zoe Buckman, and the literature of Linda Nochlin. My work is intended to wake the individual conscience of the viewer in order to produce social change that empowers women.
Read MorePolitical Representation
Historically, women’s lack of political representation prevented changes in a society that would benefit them. Women could speak out, march, and protest all they wanted, but in the end, it was the men in political office that decided women’s fate. Few women had political seats. Even today only one fourth of the seats in Congress are held by women. However, things are finally heading in a positive direction.
In 2005 Condoleeza Rice made history by becoming the first female Secretary of State. In 2006 that record was surpassed that by Nancy Pelosi, becoming the first female Speaker of the House. Now, fifteen years later, history will be made again as Kamala Harris steps into her role as the first female Vice President of the United States. Regardless of one’s political stance, it is a great victory for women in general, because as we gain political standing, we gain a voice. This is truly exciting.