(Not your mother’s) Birth of Venus
Steel, sheet, window screen, thread
This piece reimagines one of art history's most iconic works, "The Birth of Venus," through a contemporary and...let's face it, realistic lens. It presents a visceral depiction of the goddess Venus's birth laid out on a sterile, steel WWI-style hospital bed. Despite this stark realism, the yonic shell roots the piece in an undeniable beauty. Through its material and thematic juxtaposition, "(Not your mother’s) Birth of Venus" challenges traditional notions of beauty and birth, inviting viewers to confront the profound and multifaceted reality of bringing life into the world.
