Queen B is a fiber-based sculpture that examines the scrutiny and inequity that women face when reaching towards or achieving positions of power in the professional or political sector. Direct quotes about female politicians, CEOs, and public figures are embroidered and burned into the fabric- showcasing the shift from affirmation to vilification that women face as they reach for higher positions. The photographs feature women wearing the robe in locations chosen by them to best represent their unique experiences.
Queen B, hand embroidered and laser burned fabric, custom embroidered patches, 2022/2024, Robe- 153"x87", Photographs- 20”x30”
The words shift from “Powerful, Intelligent, Persistent, Trusted, Authentic, Persuasive” to “Hawkish, Unhinged, Brittle, Shallow, Bossy, Dramatic.”
