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The Unforgiving Yardstick: A Look at Women’s Roles and Struggles in Westchester County
Artwork by Fleur Spolidor | Featuring the Rye Historical Society Collection
more at www.ryehistory.org
Inspiration card for the project and for the Grant Application: 1920 Swimsuits in the collections of the Rye Historical Society + Project of a1920 Swimsuits made entirely of measuring tapes+ my paintings about women having their swimsuits measured by a cop on the beach.
Women, Measurement, and Societal Expectations
For centuries, women have been measured—both literally and figuratively—against standards that dictated their roles, freedoms, and even their attire. This exhibition, led by artist Fleur Spolidor, explores these constraints through 23 original works, including portraits of remarkable Westchester women and sculptural pieces crafted from measuring tapes. From corsets to cycling bloomers, these works challenge us to reconsider the ways in which society has shaped and confined women’s lives.
Credits
Curated by: Fleur Spolidor
Research, Visual Documentation & Exhibit Design: Jim Frank, Christine Moore, Stephanie Paquin, Sophia Rishel, Agnesa Rraci & Alison Relyea
Special Thanks: Anne Gold, Natalie Hofstedt & Gretchen Snyder
Presenting Sponsors
@artswestchester
Three Silhouettes made of measuring tapes: Corset and hoops, Bathing Suit and bicycle bloomers.
photo credits: Jim Frank
Ten portraits of notable women on white background with mixed media art on embroidery hoops mounted on yardsticks and measuring tapes.
photo credits: Jim Frank
In the Studio: inspiration, material and portraits
photo credits: Pascale Charpiot.
