“When I take a photo of myself, I see a mirror reflection; the camera doesn’t lie. The irony, however, is this reflection occurs only as one realizes the photo is an abstract representation of the greater Self”
Blood of My Blood
“Blood of My Blood” is a mixed media series that was created in part with my menses. In January 2019 I started this process as a way to look at sexual violence against women and the sacred feminine. So much of what a woman will experience throughout her lifetime is the loss of body sovereignty. Her person is subjugated through current politics, socialization, religious propaganda, the list seems endless. I think this work is relevant more now than ever in light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
“Blood of my Blood: Mother of Worlds”, 24”x18”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019“ “Blood of my Blood: Distortions”, 24”x18”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019“ “Blood of my Blood: She said there were Two”, 18”x24”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019“ “Blood of my Blood: not all your seeds will grow”, 18”x24”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019“Blood of my Blood: Life or Death”, 18”x24”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019“Blood of my Blood: I forgive you”, 18”x24”, menstrual blood, mixed media, 2019
Wow… your art is so powerful. Thank you for sharing the story of how it came about.
Love, Kathleen
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Thank you Kathleen. I hopefully there is more to unfold!
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