Performance artists artist Martha Wilson, using her body as a canvas, investigates “multiple gendered identities” of women, exploring in her later works the universal effects of aging. She engages, embracing all aspects of herself with humor, sass and that trademark fiery red hair.
Image Credit: Martha Wilson website
Image Credit: Martha Wilson Website
Image Credit: PPOW Gallery, New York
new wrinkles on the subject, 2014 
the legs are last to go, 2009
Image Credit: Martha Wilson website
Image Credit: Martha Wilson website
Credit: Whitney Museum of American Art
Resources used in this podcast include Bomb Magazine (https://bombmagazine.org), PPOW Gallery (https://www.ppowgallery.com), Martha’s website (marthawilson.com) and The Whitney Museum (https://whitney.org).
100Women100Years Project
This podcast episode also highlights “100women100years” project, spearheaded by artists Liz Rae Dalton and Kathy Piercy. The project reflects the progress of women, honoring them individually through art as an act of remembrance. I nominated artist, Carrie Mae Weems. Learn how you too can participate at @100women100years on Instagram.
