Surgi Doll created by Emily Norry: Lady of Lavender and Violets
Item Number: 144
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Surgi Doll created by Emily Norry: Watercolour, thread.
This hand painted doll is covered in violets and sprigs of lavender. These two flowers have been historically associated with queer women. Violets from Sappho's poetry inspired women to gift violets to show their affection. Lavender an image of Lesbian Feminism. Together the flowers resemble tattoos, showing the memory of queer history.
Special Instructions
Emily Norry is a Toronto based artist working in watercolour, textiles and printmaking. Through her work Emily explores themes of history, identity, queerness and memory. Visually her work connects with the feminine and domestic as a way to explore Queer Women from history. Emily has a BFA in Drawing and Painting from OCAD U with a minor in Art and Social Change.