"Daughter"
Prints: Limited edition of 50
About The Artwork:
"Daughter" is a bold piece of surreal black-and-white art that weaves together historical and symbolic elements to comment on women's rights and bodily autonomy. This black and white illustration invites reflection on the ongoing struggle for freedom, choice, and empowerment.
The moon phases circling the composition symbolize the cyclical nature of life, growth, and renewal, aligning deeply with the feminine experience. In many cultures, the moon represents intuition, change, and the natural world's rhythm—echoing the cycles women navigate in their lives and the enduring fight for equality.
The powerful and untamed rearing horses symbolize freedom, strength, and resistance against control. In this surreal black-and-white art, they are guardians of the inner spirit, embodying the defiance and energy needed to challenge systemic oppression and claim independence.
The coat hanger, a stark and poignant reference, carries layered meanings within women's rights movements. It recalls the dangerous lengths women went to in the absence of safe, legal reproductive options, symbolizing a dire need for choice and autonomy over one's body. It stands as both a warning and a reminder of the necessity of progress.
Locks have long represented constraint, secrecy, protection, and the power of holding a key. The heart-shaped lock in "Daughter" references the heart-shaped lockets given to suffragette prisoners, symbolizing solidarity and the emotional weight of the struggle. Here, the lock speaks to owning one's heart and decisions, even when society tries to dictate otherwise.
The hat pins are a nod to the "hat pin peril" during the women’s suffrage movement when women carried hat pins as tools of self-defense against those who tried to harm or silence them. They symbolize not only the resourcefulness and courage of women but also the sharp resistance required to push back against oppression.
The elements in "Daughter" work together to craft a vivid narrative. The moon’s cycles remind us of resilience and renewal, while the horses embody strength and freedom. The coat hanger and lock call attention to the fight for bodily autonomy, and the hat pins underscore the necessity of self-defense and resourcefulness. This black and white illustration challenges viewers to consider the weight of patriarchy and the unyielding spirit of women breaking free from it. "Daughter" is a powerful addition for those who value symbolic, thought-provoking surreal black and white art.
"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." – Audre Lorde
Illustration Size:
5 x 7 inches (portrait)
7 x 5 inches (landscape)
Mat Board Size:
- Original Artwork: Mat board will fit an 11 x 14 inch frame.
- Limited Edition Print: Mat board will fit an 8 x 10 inch frame.
- Both limited edition prints & original artwork are protected by a double layered, high quality, acid-free Crescent® brand mat board (4-ply, approximately .050 inch thick, with a beveled cut window opening). The mat board has a white top layer with a visible black layer underneath. For added protection artwork gets shipped with a standard white backing board, enclosed in a clear protective bag. Frame shown in product images not included.
Medium:
- Original Artwork: Pigment archival ink on cold press acid free 300gsm paper.
- Limited Edition Print: Superior quality digital print on 100% fine art cotton, acid free paper.
Authenticity:
- Original Artwork: Signed, dated & certificate of authenticity included.
- Limited Edition Print: Signed, dated, edition number & certificate of authenticity included.
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