I’ve been going through the archival documents and photos of our family and trying to find out all I can about the Russian origins of my family. This is a collage portrait of Fannie Simonowsky; who lived to be 103. Most of the documents I’m referring to in this project come from her archives. SheContinue reading “Fannie Basmak Black”
Category Archives: Collages
Edith Basmak Halpern
I’ve been going through the archival documents and photos of our family and trying to find out all I can about the Russian origins of my family. This is a collage portrait of my grandmother. She married my grandfather Lou in 1947 and they lived in Pennsylvania where my grandfather started a slacks business: SlacksContinue reading “Edith Basmak Halpern”
Sadie Ehrlich Halpern
I’ve been going through the archival documents and photos of our family and trying to find out all I can about the Russian origins of my family. This is a collage portrait of my great- grandmother, Sadie Halpern. She and her husband migrated to the US in the early 1900’s, fleeing the pogroms in Austria.Continue reading “Sadie Ehrlich Halpern”
Audre Lorde Poster
This is an image I created as a poster the magazine “Teaching Tolerance.” The link to the downloadable graphic with more information on Audre Lorde is here.
A Burst of Sunshine
“A Burst of Sunshine.” Linoleum block and silkscreen print collage. 2017. 14.5″ x 18″
Growing Peace Down By The River
“Growing Peace Down By The River” is a tribute to my family members who migrated to escape religious persecution so they could build peaceful lives for their children. Strong matriarchs have governed our family throughout several generations and this piece honors these feminists who have shaped my life. Created in December of 2013. Collage #310. Collage ofContinue reading “Growing Peace Down By The River”
Another Migration For Wary Wanderers
“Another Migration For Wary Wanderers” is a tribute to my family members who migrated to escape religious persecution so they could build peaceful lives for their children. Strong matriarchs have governed our family throughout several generations and this piece honors these feminists who have shaped my life. Created in December of 2013. Collage #309. Collage ofContinue reading “Another Migration For Wary Wanderers”
Everybody Needs Feminism
“Stating The Obvious” is a tribute to the writing done by bell hooks in her book “Feminism is for Everybody.” Her definition of feminism as “a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression” remains the most useful framework for working towards gender equality. Created in January of 2014. Collage #316. Collage of linoleum blockContinue reading “Everybody Needs Feminism”
Through the Looking Glass Ceiling
“Through The Looking Glass Ceiling” explores the trope of the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl.” This film character is typically white, quirky, traditionally feminine, and serves to assist a male character (also typically white) in his quest to discover happiness and success. Much like Alice in Wonderland, she looks at the world with whimsy and naiveté.Continue reading “Through the Looking Glass Ceiling”
Eve Was From Africa
“Eve Was From Africa” serves as a counter narrative to an extreme racist discourse aiming to whitewash the ethnicity and cultural diversity of iconic legendary figures. Jesus was a Galilean Jew –defined by contemporary land boundaries, he would be described as Middle Eastern. Saint Nicolas, the man who inspired the Santa Claus myth, was aContinue reading “Eve Was From Africa”