Womyn Perform

A collaboration with CRAFTSWOMAN HOUSE, led by Cindy Rehm.

5for5 Discussion 10.21.11

Featured as part of our opening weekend was 5for5: a discussion led by LMU faculty and students on their personal gender experiences.

Guests on the 5for5 panel included: Philosophy Professor Rosalie Siemon, Rabbi Ilana Schachter, Women's Studies Student Leila Pandy, Film and TV Professor Sue Scheibler, and Dean Barbara Busse of the School of Fine Arts. Attending the discussion were women (and some men) of all ages. We were lucky to have a cross-generational discussion and to share such intimate conversation.

Each guest shared a personal and intimate encounter about their gender experience. On top of the panel members' personal stories, some of the notions we discussed involved: the importance of art and sparking discussion, the term "feminism" and issues related such as why women today are often afraid to be identified by this label, what it means to have/not have certain priveleges and how that factors in on our art, our lives, and our causes, and the way that our minds and bodies are affected by external sources and social norms. All in all, the discussion left me feeling inspired and invigorated, but also with the idea that there is a lot of work to be done in order to enable change and progress. 

We would like to thank to share a special thanks to Erin Mallea and Kenzie O'Keefe for organizing this event. Also, we are greatly appreciative of all the panel members and attendees. And thank you to those who contributed photos!

Below are some of the photographs from 5for5. 

Kenzie Introduces our Panel

From Left to Right: Dean Barbara Busse, Professor Sue Scheibler, Student Leila Pandy, Rabbi Ilana Schacter, Professor Rosalie Siemon

Sitting in our Living Room

Leila Discussing her Personal Experience

Pomona Photos

Hi all. Amanda C provided me with these beautiful photos from our adventure to Pomona College on October 9th, when we went to see Judy Chicago. Although this post is a bit late, I wanted to acknowledge that special day. We felt so encouraged by Judy's words and it was a significant day for us, because it inspired us and added meaning to our own endeavors. Here are some beautiful photos. Thank you, Amanda.

Installation Photos

Ari and Lisa

Lisa and Elise

Amanda D

Lisa

Sneak Peak

Amanda C

Couch Cart

Whitening the Walls!

Amanda D and Ari

Erin's and Kenzie's Installation!

Kenzie

What A Weekend! Installation.

We had a busy busy weekend at the gallery. I will let the pictures do most of the talking. Here's a taste of our show in its beginning stages of installation. Remember these photos when you come to the gallery for our opening and the following events! The weekend was great fun. Thursday is approaching quickly, and the excitement is flowing through us and the space. We're trying to savor every moment.

Installing the Walls

Lisa adding the final touches to her painting

Erin and Kenzie installing their interactive piece

Messy!

Amanda's Looking Like a Boss

Strange mist after a crazy hot day!

Working Ladies

Amanda C's Hard Work

Dinner Break! Thanks Amanda D.

Elise and Lisa Installing

The Girls <3