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DESCRIPTION
Agency: Feminist Art and Power brings together the work of womxn artists who represent different cultural backgrounds, generations, geographic locations, LGBTQ and gender identities, who explore the concept of Agency (the capacity to act or exert one’s own power; to act independently and to make free choices). These extraordinary artists will present work that examines empowerment, identity, gender roles, aging, gender fluidity, reproductive choice, women and work, violence, and more. The art will challenge our understanding of what shapes us as individuals and communities. Through this exhibition and the accompanying public and educational programs, Museum of Sonoma County  will provide multiple opportunities for the public to gain access to cutting edge work and ideas of womxn artists who are exploring urgent social topics.

In this turbulent time of political changes, global conflicts, social, racial, gender, and economic inequality, artists demand agency for women to think, act, speak, decide, control, and to command power and change. Waves: Feminism, Art, and Power will present work from women artists representing diverse cultural backgrounds, generations, gender identities, and geographic perspectives, who explore themes such as gender equality, economic independence, freedom of expression, reproductive rights, changing gender roles, marriage, motherhood, identity, violence against women, activism, and empowerment. Waves focuses on a vision for a positive, empowered future for women and girls, and their families. It is underpinned by the feminist principle that believes in political, economic and social parity for all.

The artwork in Waves ranges from literal to poetic, abstract to representational, social and political commentary, including more abstract ideals and universal themes of self, exploration of belief systems, universal responsibility, self-discovery, social or political transformation and the search for beauty, and transcendence. Waves reflects personal as well as observed stories—myth, fact or fiction. These feminist artists challenge social, cultural, and political norms related to women as individuals and as global citizens.

ARTIST LIST: Shonagh Adelman, Dotty Attie, Ceciley Blanchard, Ria Brodell, Judy Chicago, Cat Del Buono, Jessie Edelstein, Sally Edelstein, Laura Elkins, Alyssa Eustaquio, Vanessa Filley, Judy Gelles, Guerrilla Girls, Rozanne Hermelyn Di Silvestro, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, Nina Levitt, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Sarah Nguyen, Priscilla Otani, Michelle Pred, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Lucky Rapp, Jenny Reinhardt, Favianna Rodriguez, Sawyer Rose, Joan Semmel, Gail Smuda, Mickalene Thomas, Margi Weir, Martha Wilson, and Nancy Youdelman.