The Deceiver and The Deceived
The Deceiver and The Deceived is a series of artwork from 1996-2004 constructed with recycled “tin” cans from post-consumer packaging that focus on the relentless messages about women’s appearances in media and advertising. The standards and ideas set forth by media and society contribute to shared understandings about the roles women can inhabit and to the limited expectations placed on women.
Famous Selection
The fan quilt pattern also refers to the use of fans in western society as a device of flirtatious deception. The strong connection between traditional crafts, “women’s work” and the home are devalued in our society.
