Process Notes: I was going to write a pamphlet on how to know if you are a lesbian, but then I checked the Super Tuesday polls and subsequent discussions on Sanders and socialism and was reminded of the fervent declaration made by other candidates on their loyalty to capitalism. Gender equality and feminism, but more importantly feminist movements are often discussed as if they can only survive in a “liberal” environment, so I wanted to do something that offends that aesthetic. Originally the plan was to put Mao’s quote on one side and his face the other, but then I realized people are probably not going to be familiar with his saying and the language betrays its origin from outside the contemporary feminist movement.

Paradoxically, painting this was a really soothing process that quelled some of my anger. It’s making me think artists catharsis like theatre is political in their message but also in how they help its participants work though sentiments.