A sampler is a piece of embroidery traditionally used to show proficiency in decorative needlework. Artist Elana Adler chose the medium to feature catcalls from strangers over the years as a "feminist interpretation of women's work and an objectification of my personal experience." Browse the gallery for samplers from her series "You are my duchess."
'Beautification of an assault' —
A sampler is a piece of embroidery traditionally used to show proficiency in decorative needlework. Artist Elana Adler chose the medium to feature catcalls from strangers over the years as a "feminist interpretation of women's work and an objectification of my personal experience." Browse the gallery for samplers from her series "You are my duchess."
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03 Samplers
'Beautification of an assault' —
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01 Samplers
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02 Samplers
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07 Samplers
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09 Samplers
'Beautification of an assault' —
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10 Samplers
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11 Samplers
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12 Samplers
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13 Samplers
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14 Samplers
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15 Samplers
'Beautification of an assault' —
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