Eileen Hoffman
WovenHistories: The Emperors New Clothes, 2024
acrylic paint & pen on dura-lar, chenille stems 58"h x 42"w x 6"d
This piece weaves "The Emperor’s New Clothes" with the 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade, highlighting how societal pressures and fear of dissent erode women's rights, much like the emperor’s invisible robe symbolizes the endorsement of worthless ideas to avoid challenging norms.
Eileen Hoffman
Woven Histories: On The Basis of Sex, 2024
acrylic paint & pen on dura-lar, chenille stems 46"h x 41"w x 4"d
In my desire to make women’s issues visible, I use the text from Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s oral argument asserting that discrimination on the basis of sex violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The transparent bag, containing a small replica of RBG’s collar, joins the discussion of how sexism weighs on women.
Eileen Hoffman
Woven Histories: The Princess and Her Beloved, 2024
acrylic paint & pen on dura-lar, chenille stems 46"h x 41"w x 4"d
This piece draws inspiration from the Jewish folk tale The Princess and Her Beloved to highlight the story of a wise woman fighting for justice. In the tale, the princess rejects numerous selfish suitors, holding out for the good man destined to become her true partner.
