"Prophecy"
Thirteen dresses installation
Union Gallery - Project Room - July 2010
The potential and self-worth of a child are determined by a myriad of factors. The dress serves as symbol for the potential equal ground of a young life and the beginning of ones hopes and dreams for a child. This is paired with the labels that we often impose upon children, particularly little girls. The juxtaposition of a sweet dress and a label “bad girl” may appear at odds, but I argue it is no more at odds than the label of “good girl”. When we assign an identity, while the intention may be to motivate, to project our own selfish desires, or in praise or discipline, it can be equally damaging in the life- long struggle to reject or adopt that label.
Thirteen dresses installation
Union Gallery - Project Room - July 2010
The potential and self-worth of a child are determined by a myriad of factors. The dress serves as symbol for the potential equal ground of a young life and the beginning of ones hopes and dreams for a child. This is paired with the labels that we often impose upon children, particularly little girls. The juxtaposition of a sweet dress and a label “bad girl” may appear at odds, but I argue it is no more at odds than the label of “good girl”. When we assign an identity, while the intention may be to motivate, to project our own selfish desires, or in praise or discipline, it can be equally damaging in the life- long struggle to reject or adopt that label.
Andrea Graham
http://www.andrea-graham.com/Installation.html
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