Marlene McCarty Lexington, Kentucky, born 1957
WEED: Modern Masters Lower Chakras Bound (Achilea millefolium), 2020-21
Graphite and ballpoint pen on paper, in artist frame
53 x 38 inches
134.6 x 96.5 cm
Framed: 56 1/8 x 41 /18 inches
134.6 x 96.5 cm
Framed: 56 1/8 x 41 /18 inches
Using everyday materials such as graphite and ballpoint pen, McCarty’s work often focuses on representations of the female body, femininity, and its position within familial and biological systems. Her meticulously...
Using everyday materials such as graphite and ballpoint pen, McCarty’s work often focuses on representations of the female body, femininity, and its position within familial and biological systems. Her meticulously shaded drawings show a dense interplay of plants, weeds, body parts, clothing, and abstract geometric forms. Within these chimerical gardens lies a contentious ecosystem, constantly negotiating the power dynamics across gender, race, health, and history.
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