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A CENTURY OF HAIR, 1900-1990
Mixed media
Variable dimensions
1900: AMERICAN QUEEN COAL COOK
Copper rod, tooled copper, artificial sinew
9 x 13 x 10 inches
2005
1910: MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER
Copper rod, embroidery on silk, Queen Anne's lace, artificial sinew
7 x 7 x 8 inches
2005
1920: WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS
Copper rod, cyanotype on linen, linen thread
7 x 7 x 6 inches
2005
1930: STONE SOUP
Copper rod, vintage linoleum, artificial sinew
7 x 7 x 6 inches
2006
1940: FOR THE BOYS
Copper rod, WWII ration stamps, vintage pinups, artificial sinew
13 x 12 x 8 inches
2006
1950: JUST ADD WATER
Painted copper rod, acetate, cast plastic shoes, thread
10 x 12 x 7 inches
2006
1960: OCCUPATION: HOUSEWIFE
Painted copper rod, vintage fabric, thread
10 x 14 x 8 inches
2007
1970: TONIGHT'S DELIGHT
Painted copper rod, fabric, vintage iron-on transfer, vinyl, thread
19 x 14 x 8 inches
2006
1980: THE PROFESSIONAL WOMAN
Copper rod, neckties, thread
8 x 7 x 10 inches
2007
1990: SELF-PORTRAIT
Copper rod, ink on rawhide, artificial sinew
18 x 7 x 6 inches
2007

This is a ten piece series created over a period of two years (2005-07). Each piece signifies an iconic hairstyle for each decade of the 20th century. The material and content of each piece is relevant to women of the specific time period being represented. They are shown as a whole. Click on individual images for details.