You Stole My Hat
Jenny Ustick
You Stole My Hat is an online exhibition showcasing selected mural and studio works by Jenny Roesel Ustick. Since the 2017 Women’s March on Washington and the debut of the Pink Pussy Hat, Ustick has been examining the history and relationship between craft and protest. Taking a deep dive into early American imagery, Ustick found links to an ancient Roman symbol used around the world to represent freedom from slavery: the Phrygian cap, or Liberty Cap.
Focusing on the Statue of Freedom (U.S. Capitol dome) as a unique example of artistic censorship rooted in racial oppression, Ustick engages in inquiry about the intersection of race and gender in America, and seeks to elevate the visibility of those outside the white patriarchal power structures that pervade American history, culture, and how we define patriotism.
Focusing on the Statue of Freedom (U.S. Capitol dome) as a unique example of artistic censorship rooted in racial oppression, Ustick engages in inquiry about the intersection of race and gender in America, and seeks to elevate the visibility of those outside the white patriarchal power structures that pervade American history, culture, and how we define patriotism.
