The 'Squaw' is meant as a dress-down wig for times of simple diversion. Become a goddess of nature, pure straight and uncompromised! - from "Hair Cuts", a series of symmetrical paper cuts.
This wig is the heavy metal version of a courtly powdered wig, a riveted helmet-like structure that will protect and appeal. - from "Hair Cuts", a series of symmetrical paper cuts.
Satus and power can be related through clothing and uniforms. In the age of enlightenment, status and power of a noble woman would also be expressed through extravagant hairstyles and powdered wigs. In my series "Hair Cuts" I am playing with variations on the courtly white powdered wig through the technique of symmetrical paper cutting.
This 12"x12" paper cut was prepared for the AIB MFA alumni show and will be shown March 29th-April 30th, 2011 Hargate Gallery at St. Paul’s School Concord, NH Opening Reception: Friday, April 1st, 2011 - 6:00-8:00 pm
As part of my thesis exhibition I hung this 8' x 12' papercut into the lobby of 601 Newbury St., Boston MA. E Pluribus Unum - Of Many One and Novus Ordo Seculorum - A New Order for the Ages (sometimes translated as New World Order) is written around the image.