Warrior Women

2016

My images begin with anonymous 19th-century tintypes, which I appropriate and alter. The names that I give each woman are from this era as well. By naming I give each a personal identity.

Several events occurred during the 19th century. Tintypes became the first means of recording one’s image that was affordable for the masses. Darwin’s work in biological determination helped fuel the belief that men were the superior sex. It was believed that women were best suited as wives and mothers and were confined to the home.

On the other hand, my women are strong and ready to stand up and fight. Unlike men, we do not fight with weapons. We are peaceful, we organize, we listen, we watch and we will come together as one solid force.

Archival Digital Prints-Edition of 10-24x16.5

Elizabeth,Susan,Lucretia,Alice,Carrie,Kate,Josephine

Gertie and Abbie

Lenoar and Anita

Treva, Dagmar, Ana and Suzanne

Elizabeth,Susan,Lucretia,Alice,Carrie,Kate,JosephineElizabeth,Susan,Lucretia,Alice,Carrie,Kate,Josephine, & Victoria2016

Gertie and AbbieGertie and Abbie2016

Lenoar and AnitaLenoar and Anita2016

Treva, Dagmar, Ana and SuzanneTreva, Dagmar, Ana and Suzanne2016

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